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Chicago Board of Trade Building
Chicago Board of Trade Building and Observatory, USA Date: circa 1940s
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Media ID 7165267
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14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "A Towering Symbol of American Commerce: Chicago Board of Trade Building and Observatory in the 1940s" 2.. This photograph showcases the iconic Chicago Board of Trade Building and Observatory, an architectural marvel and a symbol of American progress during the 1940s. Located in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, this impressive structure stands tall as a testament to the city's rich history and its role as a major hub for commerce and industry in the United States. The Chicago Board of Trade Building, with its distinctive Art Deco design, was completed in 1930 and quickly became a landmark in the Chicago skyline. The building's imposing height of 44 stories and 542 feet (165 meters) made it one of the tallest structures in the city at the time. Its sleek, modern appearance, with its smooth, dark brick exterior and ornate detailing, perfectly embodied the optimistic spirit of the era. Adjacent to the main building, the Observatory offered visitors a unique perspective of the city and its surroundings. Ascending to the top via the high-speed elevator, patrons could take in breathtaking views of the bustling metropolis below, as well as the expansive Lake Michigan and the surrounding Chicago landscape. The Observatory's panoramic vistas provided a bird's-eye perspective of the city's impressive collection of skyscrapers, further emphasizing Chicago's status as a leading American metropolis. Today, the Chicago Board of Trade Building and Observatory continue to stand as cherished landmarks, not only for their historical significance but also for their enduring architectural beauty. This photograph captures a moment in time when the building was still a relatively new addition to the Chicago skyline, and serves as a reminder of the city's storied past and its continued role as a vibrant, dynamic center of commerce and culture in the United States.
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