Forgotten Rail Yard Under Chicago's Largest Historic Building - Merchandise Mart
Explore the fascinating history of Chicago's Merchandise Mart in this 31-minute video. Discover how this massive art deco masterpiece, once the world's largest building, became a "city within a city" with its own zip code and L stop. Learn about its construction atop a train yard, its connection to Chicago's abandoned underground freight tunnels, and its role in transforming the Chicago Loop. Delve into the building's grand opening, its importance to Chicago trade, and its evolution over nearly a century. Uncover intriguing details about the Merchandise Mart's basement, its radio broadcast history, and its involvement in the Chicago Flood. Gain insights into the building's size, its former rail freight yard, and its enduring impact on Chicago's urban landscape.