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At either side of the inscription “Chicago Board of Trade” are two highly stylized bovine heads in high relief. Directly above the engraving is a clock face flanked by relief sculptures, designed by Alvin Meyer, of two hooded figures, one a bearded man (conceived as an ancient Babylonian farmer) clutching a sheaf of wheat, the other an Indian holding a stalk of corn. A relief of an eagle is perched above the clock face, between the two hooded figures. Many of the windows are ornamented with spandrels with low-relief geometric and foliate ornamentation.

On February 25, 1930, an article in the Chicago Tribune referred to this clock as the “Big Ben of LaSalle Street.” At thirteen feet across the dial, that is large but, I’m not sure that’s the reason for the reference. I think the Board of Trade standing at the head of LaSalle and Jackson and her sheer size puts this building head and shoulders above its neighbors. In fact, this building and its predecessor have alwa...

""Chicago has its own vibe... Indeed our city is so much more than a beautiful skyline. From the C.T.A trains' rumbling overhead to the iconic architecture spanning 140 years, to the diversity of its people, Chicago is more than the sum of its parts. With a plethora of unique sights and sounds that can sometimes go unnoticed, this website attempts to be different from the ordinary stock photography website. Through these photographs, I've tried to capture the soul and essence of our magnificent city."" All proceeds will be donated to Chicago's Cornerstone Community Outreach in honor of photographer Richard Cleis, 1965-2021.

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