This relatively new (2005) office building is recognizable in the Chicago skyline by its panes of blue glass. Fun fact: This building is LEED-certified on multiple levels and was the largest LEED-platinum-certified building in the US when it earned the award in 2019.You may recognize the CBT from the memorial scene in Batman: The Dark Knight, where the Joker makes his attempt on the life of Gotham City’s mayor. The streetscape was a backdrop in movies like Man of Steel, Road to Perdition, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and The Untouchables. Outside, you can recreate scenes from your favorite movies as the building’s façade is a favorite among filmmakers. The Chicago Architecture Foundation offers an art-deco tour of buildings in the Loop that includes the CBT, and the Chicago Merc (CME) offers tours of the trading floors. You’ll need to take a tour to explore beyond the lobby. Inside, grab a bite to eat at the Ceres Café while you appreciate the lobby’s marble, three-story walls lined with elaborate murals. If you plan to visit Chicago’s financial district, check out the Chicago Board of Trade (CBT) building at the head of the LaSalle Street Canyon.
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