Inspired by the 1903 book by frank norris the pit.
The pit photographic portrait of the chicago trading floor.
The steps up on the outside of the octagon and the steps down on the inside give the pit something of the appearance of an amphitheater and allow hundreds of traders to see and hear each other during trading hours.
Photographic portrait of the chicago trading floor jonathan hoenig a story of chicago inspired by the 1903 book the pit is the story of a businessman who casually begins speculating only to be swept in and ultimately ruined by the markets a fascination worse than liquor worse than morphine.
Inspired by the 1903 book by frank norris the pit is the riveting story of successful businessman who casually begins trading.
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The pit is a raised octagonal structure where open outcry trading takes place.
Larry schulman was among the first traders in the 30 year treasury options pit at the chicago board of trade in 1982.
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Operating during regular trading hours rth the cbot trading floor contains many such pits.
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Inspired by the 1903 book by frank norris the pit is the riveting story of successful businessman who casually begins trading only to be swept in and ultimately the pit.
Photographic portrait of the chicago trading floor.
Stories from chicago s famed trading floor.