Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago Board of Trade

7/2/2013 | Chicago, IL

Event Timeline

Following is a list of specific audio events in this field recording.

0:00
Distant automobile traffic, strange rattling noise, people's voices talking
0:32
Bus goes by, truck slows down but then moves along
1:02
Hammering sounds, bus goes by, more traffic goes by
1:25
Truck stops, idles, voices continue
2:33
Truck drives away, more voices then squeaky brakes come
3:16
The truck drives away
3:52
Some groovy music starts playing
4:28
Girls says "I'll check it out; have fun tonight!"
4:38
Bicycle bell rings four times
4:47
Lots of traffic goes by and a large truck stops nearby
5:45
The large truck drives away
6:12
Traffic picks up again, more hammering
6:28
One loud honk, more strange rattling sounds
6:58
dub bass music plays briefly
7:15
Traffic goes by and hammering sounds again
7:45
Footsteps go by then people's voices
8:50
Brakes squeal
9:45
Guys shouts out "it's all they have!"
10:23
Someone shouts "Whoo!"
10:35
Distant sound of elevated train goes by

Chicago Loop Map

Following is a selection from the 1972 American Automobile Association (AAA) map of the Chicago Loop focusing on the location of this field recording.

Chicago Board of Trade 1972 AAA Map