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[kenny dorham]

Chicago...that is a good idea.

I would love to see that giant building. What is it...The Merchandise Mart.?

LOTS of railroad history in that city.

[CJtrainguy]

Chicago and railroads go hand in hand. Lots of railroad stuff to see there if one is so inclined. Add bridges to that: some impressive railroad bridges right near the Loop.

The Sears Tower and the Hancock building are still there too (and the natives I know just ignore the name-of-the-day on those buildings). Union Station is worth hanging out in for a good while.

Depending on the time of the year, a walk along the Chicago river is a must. And yeah, don't miss the Merchandise Mart, the Rookery Building or the Monadnock Building. And don't miss the Bean and Millennium Park. Getting back to rail: Great view of the railyards south of Chicago Union Station from Roosevelt Road.

[CMStPnP]

I remember the Merchandise Mart being inside of it.    My Father's company built a new Office HQ in Wisconsin in the late 1970's and it had to be furnished in bulk.    Well the firm that sold wholesale was in the Merchandise Mart.    You should have seen the selection of furniture styles from long ago French European to ultra modern.   The displays went on forever it seemed like.    I just remember walking and walking and walking and seeing nothing but furniture displays.

[schlimm]

CMStPnP

I remember the Merchandise Mart being inside of it.    My Father's company built a new Office HQ in Wisconsin in the late 1970's and it had to be furnished in bulk.    Well the firm that sold wholesale was in the Merchandise Mart.    You should have seen the selection of furniture styles from long ago French European to ultra modern.   The displays went on forever it seemed like.    I just remember walking and walking and walking and seeing nothing but furniture displays.

 

 

No,not in the Loop.  The Mart is on the north bank of the river.  The L has a stop on the east side on Wells St.

Many furniture companies had showrooms in the Mart.  Marshall Field's had a large contract division on the 2nd floor, doing commercial interior designs and installations, some in WI.