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Chicago Board of Trade Building

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The Chicago Board of Trade is a Loop icon and a City of Chicago and US National Historic Landmark.
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This tour takes you through all three architecturally distinct Board of Trade buildings. You'll see newly designed and renovated spaces, historical art and the massive traders’ vault.

Duration
1 hour
Site Type
Buildings
Location
Downtown
Architects and Styles
Meet

141 W. Jackson Blvd., inside the building lobby

Discover the richly ornamented exterior, spectacular vault and soaring lobby of the original 1930 Art Deco design by Holabird and Root.

We’ll contrast the features of the main building with two Board of Trade additions: a Postmodern 1982 building with a towering atrium to the south by Murphy/Jahn Architects and a functional 1997 addition to the east by Fujikawa Johnson Gobel Architects.

Notes:
  • Many tours sell out. To guarantee your space advance reservations are strongly recommended.
  • Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour. View the CAC's hours.
  • Your safety is our priority. The itinerary of this tour may be altered in accordance with health and safety policies and considerations.

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  • An interior photo of the Board of Trade lobby

    Board of Trade lobby. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.

  • An interior photo of a light detail in the Chicago Board of Trade building.

    Light detail. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.

  • An interior photo of the Board of Trade building

    Board of Trade building interior. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.

  • An interior photo of the Board of Trade lobby.

    Board of Trade building interior. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.

FAQ

  • Essential walking tours depart from the center at 111 East Wacker; they are free for all CAC members. Premier walking tours depart from other locations across Chicago, including neighborhood tours. Premier tours are discounted for individual, dual and family memberships and free for Deco level and above.

  • The CAC welcomes all visitors and is committed to making its offerings feel safe and accessible to everyone. Learn more about accessibility options.

  • Many of our tours depart from the CAC at 111 E. Wacker. Your ticket (regular or print-at-home) will indicate the departure location. If you have any questions about your tour’s meeting place, give us a call at 312.922.TOUR (8687).

    For tours that don’t begin at the CAC, please consult the individual tour webpage, or call 312.922.TOUR (8687) for details on the meeting location.

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MORE ABOUT THIS BUILDING

Discover more about the Chicago Board of Trade Building in CAC's Buildings of Chicago online library.

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