Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, ed . PAY ArTKK cniCACO FIKK. CHICAGO •iii(u;i)r(;ni-Ai;i:s. HISTORICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ILLINOIS. 93 the public for purposes of reference under certainconditions. This list does not include the exten-sive library of tlie University of Chicago and thoseconnecteil with the Armour Institute and thepublic schools, intended for the use of the pupilsof these various institutions CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE, one of theleading eonmiercial exchanges of the world. Itwas originally organized in the spring of 1843 asa voluntary association, with a membership ofeighty-two. It
Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, ed . PAY ArTKK cniCACO FIKK. CHICAGO •iii(u;i)r(;ni-Ai;i:s. HISTORICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ILLINOIS. 93 the public for purposes of reference under certainconditions. This list does not include the exten-sive library of tlie University of Chicago and thoseconnecteil with the Armour Institute and thepublic schools, intended for the use of the pupilsof these various institutions CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE, one of theleading eonmiercial exchanges of the world. Itwas originally organized in the spring of 1843 asa voluntary association, with a membership ofeighty-two. Its primai-y object was the promo-tion of the citys commercial interests by unityof action. On Feb. 8, 1849, the Legislatureenacted a general law authorizing the establish-ment of Boards of Trade, and under its provisionsan incorporation was effected—a second organi-zation being effected in April, 1850. For severalyears the association languished, and at times itsexistence seemed precarious. It was, however,largel3 in securing the introductionof
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