The Merchandise Mart has a long, rich history (much of it associated with the Kennedy family), but one of its most colorful eras began in the past decade, when the 4M SF building became one of the most in-demand centers for Chicago’s exploding tech scene. The shift from trade showroom space seemed jarring to many, but the results can’t be ignored; today, the Mart is fully occupied.
MERCHANDISE MART'S 30-YEAR SHIFT FROM TRADE SHOWROOM TO TECH