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Built during the 1920s by Marshall Field & Co., Merchandise Mart is the world's largest commercial building, spanning two full city blocks and rising 25 stories high. The building houses furniture showrooms and retail shops, and hosts numerous trade shows and community events each year. In 2007, the Mart was declared the largest LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental and Design for Existing Buildings) in the world.
Displaying a 25-story-tall video installation on the side of THE MART, ART on THE MART is the largest permanent digital art projection in the world, with programming that changes seasonally. ART on THE MART's array of 34 digital projectors show the creations after dusk every evening. It’s best viewed from the section of the Chicago Riverwalk between Wells Street and Franklin Street.
They call this three-day market One of a Kind for a reason. A whopping 350 artists from around the country will fill out one floor in the Merchandise Mart for the spring edition of this seasonal bazaar. Take a look at the show's website for a full list of vendors making everything from handpainted ceramic mugs and cool textured pillows to carved wooden bottlestoppers. Come for the shopping and stick around for daily fashion shows and a gourmet market stocked with lots of tasty treats.
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