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Merchandise Mart Hall of Fame

sculpture, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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The Merchandise Mart Hall of Fame is a collection of eight larger-than-life bronze busts located in Chicago, Illinois. Commissioned in 1953 by Joseph Kennedy, the Hall of Fame was created to honor outstanding American merchants. The sculptures are positioned along the Chicago River and feature notable figures such as Marshall Field, Aaron Montgomery Ward, and John Wanamaker. These busts represent influential figures in American retail history and serve as a tribute to their contributions to commerce.1

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