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Irina

United States14,039 contributions

Financial District in Chicago Loop

Jun 2024 • Solo

The significant part of Financial District in Chicago Loop belongs to S La Salle Street -- the central location area of major financial establishments: City National Bank & Trust Company, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Wintrust Financial Corporation (location: The Central Standard Building), US Bank (location: The Rookery Building), and many other financial institutions (banks, associations, firms, etc). The main trading venue -- Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) -- is located at the end of S La Salle Street, at W Jackson Blvd.

These contemporary financial organizations are located on both sides of S La Salle Street; the powerful, monumental architecture of the historic buildings and their past are reflected in the historic plaques, often placed on the outer walls of these breathtaking buildings.

In the area, there are many other establishments, including famous restaurants, hotels, museums near La Salle Street, and further north -- on Clark Street, Dearborn Street, as well.

I enjoyed my visit to Financial District very much, I haven't been to this part of the Chicago Loop for a while, so the experience was educational, very interesting and uplifting.

Great history, superb architecture, high-performing financial institutions -- in a fantastic city!

Written 31 July 2024

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HelenaGuerra

Washington DC, DC13,808 contributions

Architecture

Nov 2013 • Couples

This is for architecture buffs. All buildings have their story and belong to a particular genre. The highlight is of course the chicago board of trade a jewel of the deco movement and comes with a great story in the context of the great depression. Try to take an architecture foundation walking tour to learn more about the buildings.

Written 25 October 2014

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Diane K

Venice, FL4,579 contributions

Impressive architecture

Oct 2015 • Couples

The buildings in this area really reflect strength in architecture and banking. The three main buildings are the Chicago Board of Trade, the old Continental Bank Building and the Federal Reserve. Today we visited the Continental Bank Building during Open House Chicago. We were able to tour the vault and rooftop. Quite impressive.

Written 17 October 2015

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HelloJoeOne

Chicago610 contributions

Just stand in the middle of LaSalle and look south.

Feb 2013

This is the Wall Street of the midwest. Also because that time is dated, it is a great collection of 1920 and 30's architecture.

Written 23 February 2013

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Melissa H

Chicago, IL331 contributions

Business as Usual

May 2012

I live in Chicago, and I never get tired of the enegry that pumps from the CBOT. It's great to people watch, but even better to check out the art deco buildings and unique arcitecture.

Written 14 May 2012

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IAN D

Wigan, UK26,147 contributions

Impressive area

Sept 2018 • Solo

Lots of large financial institutions in the area, Go inside the Wintrust building on the first floor which is amazing.

Written 9 September 2018

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Fernost2012

Chicago, IL27 contributions

Chicago's Wall Street

Sept 2015

La Salle Street probably is the most filmed location in Chicago known from Batman to Transformers. Don't miss the Roockery Building

Written 16 September 2015

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Steve5863

Avon, OH12,812 contributions

Architecture and the Money Museum

Feb 2013 • Family

The financial district is located in the Chicago Loop and is centered on LaSalle St with the best part from Adams St to its end at the Chicago Board of Trade at Jackson Blvd. The two best attractions for visitors is seeing the architecture in these last two blocks, especially at dusk when the mixed artificial and natural light make the imposing facades all the more imposing, and the Money Museum at the Chicago Federal reserve. Architecturally, the art deco CBOT is the most impressive building in my option and the Money Museum is only open when the Federal Reserve is open. Since the "Fed" keeps bankers' hours, it can be challenging to see the museum with school aged children.

Written 27 May 2013

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SouthsideJohnny

Park Forest, IL348 contributions

Some nice architecture

Jan 2012

I really can't say too much, there are some interesting examples of 1920s' architecture with the Rookery Building being my favoritre.

Written 20 April 2012

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