I love seeing these guys when it snows. Impressive in any weather, the Board of Trade Building is sparely adorned with Art Deco ornaments representing trade and the commodities, the general theme being harvest and abundance—not to mention wealth, for those who grow rich through farming and trade.
Flanking the big clock are these two figures, an Egyptian and a Native American, holding wheat and corn. Also (I never realized this before), the ornaments elsewhere on the facade are bulls!
Janet says
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. You have opened my eyes to things that I would never have given notice.
Celia says
Gee, Janet, thank you. I often have that “what’s it all about” feeling when I stop to think about what connects all of these posts. On the other hand, I’m finding I notice much more about the things around me, too. There is so much going on in a day.
Thank you again; I’m grateful.
Celia