Merchandise Mart

About Merchandise Mart

The Merchandise Mart stands as a distinctive architectural landmark along the Chicago River. This vast building originally served as a wholesale showroom center, and today hosts a variety of tenants, including leading design and furniture showrooms, technology companies, and retail spaces. It remains a significant hub for interior design professionals and a workplace for thousands. Opened in 1930, The Merchandise Mart was conceived by Marshall Field & Co. and was once the largest building in the world by floor area. Its Art Deco architecture and sheer scale make it a prominent feature of Chicago's skyline and a testament to the city's commercial history. Over the decades, it has adapted to changing economic landscapes, integrating new industries while maintaining its role in design and trade. To visit, The Mart is generally accessible during business hours for specific retail and showroom experiences, though public access may vary by tenant. It is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed on weekends. Located at 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, it is easily reached by public transportation, including its own 'L' train stop.

Location

222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654

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Nearby restaurants

• Calumet Fisheries

  Smoked fish · $$

• Girl & The Goat

  Modern American · $$$ · West Loop

• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

  Deep-dish pizza · $$ · River North

• Pequod's Pizza

  Pan pizza · $$ · Lincoln Park

• Gene & Georgetti

  Steakhouse · $$$$ · River North

• Al's #1 Italian Beef

  Italian beef · $