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Event Space for 225

1871

222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, 1212, Chicago, IL 60654 - Confirmed Open
Auditorium
The Auditorium is the largest meeting room at 1871. Our Event Team will work with you to personalize your meeting to ensure it meets all of your expectations and that your attendees experience a flawless event. The Auditorium can seat up to 225 people in a theater-style setting, 100 people classroom, 40 people in a u-shape, and 80 people in pods. We have state-of-the-art technology in the Auditorium including a 120" x 69" projector and four mounted monitors (two 46" and two 65" monitors). All cabling is included for Mac and PC computers as well as lavalier and handheld microphones.
WiFi

We provide complimentary Wi-Fi when in the space.

Projector

Working with our event team, we can get everything set up for you ahead of your event.

Room Set-up

Working with our event team, we can get everything set up for you ahead of your event.

TV/Monitor

Working with our event team, we can get everything set up for you ahead of your event.

Coffee/Tea

Enjoy up to 20 different coffee options from our Franke coffee machine. We proudly brew U3 Coffee, a collaboration with a fantastic local coffee roaster.

Filtered Water

We have both complimentary water and ice.

Hosted Reception

Our front desk and operations teams are here to help with any requests you have.

Kitchen

The kitchen is stocked with utensils, a refrigerator, and other supplies you may need.

On-site Restaurant

The Merchandise Mart has a number of quick-serve restaurants located on the 2nd floor.

Print/Scan/Copy

If you need printing service, please ask our Front Desk team for detailed instructions for both Microsoft and Mac.

Host at 1871
David Waxberg
Host
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222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, 1212, Chicago, IL 60654 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, 1212, Chicago, IL 60654
1871
222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, 1212, Chicago, IL 60654
Welcome to 1871, Chicago’s heartbeat of innovation and collaboration! 🚀🤝 Founded in 2012 and located within the iconic Merchandise Mart, this vibrant innovation hub and co-working space is where ideas are inspired and the future of tech is shaped by early-stage, growth-stage, late-stage entrepreneurs and startups, corporates, venture capitalists, and universities alike. Here, innovation isn't just welcomed—it's celebrated. 🎉 Spanning 100,000 square feet, our facility features tech incubation spaces, private offices, and a variety of meeting spaces for a dynamic and collaborative environment. Our downtown office plays a crucial role in nurturing and accelerating the growth of Chicago’s innovation and entrepreneurship community, offering: -Top-tier tech innovation -Community events -Collaborative workshops -Wealth of resources, mentors, and investors As a desk pass-er you’ll receive access to: -Easy transportation - the train stops right at The Mart -Phone booths to have some quiet space or take a call -Discounted parking validated at the front desk -Onsite restaurants -Access to small bites from in office vending & local market We believe in the power of innovation to shape the future, and we are committed to empowering visionaries to turn their dreams into reality. Join us at 1871 and get a feel for yourself! 🤗🌟
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3.12 Harris Public Policy Room
3.12 Harris Public Policy Room
Event Space for 60
$185/hour
$740/half‑day ($185/hour)
$1,675/day ($209.38/hour)
This meeting room is one of our largest spaces at 1871. It can be arranged in a variety of settings (theater - 60ppl, schoolroom - 44ppl, u-shape - 34ppl, pods - 42ppl). 3.12 is located on the 13th floor of the Mart and has a great privacy feel. 3.12 comes equipped with two (2) 120" x 69" projectors and connection cables for both Mac and PC computers. Our Event Team will work with you to personalize your meeting to ensure it meets all of your expectations and that your attendees experience a flawless event.
Office 2.13
Office 2.13
Private Office for 3
$160/day
Join us in a well appointed 3 desk office which includes a private executive office.
Office 3.16
Office 3.16
Private Office for 10
$300/day
This private office can accommodate a number of your co-workers in an open area with multiple locations to collaborate. It also boasts a 10 person meeting room with a whiteboard.
Open Desk Coworking Area
Open Desk Coworking Area
48 Coworking Passes Available
$25/day‑pass
No assigned seats here! Work out of any open desk area in the space. Seating options range from open desks, tables with monitors, and more. Power outlets are available throughout the space with fast and secure WiFi, so you can focus on building and scaling your business without the hassle of slow internet connection.
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield
Private Meeting Room for 22
$180/hour
$720/half‑day ($180/hour)
$1,200/day ($150/hour)
A large meeting room with plenty of power outlets and technology to stay connected.
IIT Conference Room
IIT Conference Room
Private Meeting Room for 9
$75/hour
$300/half‑day ($75/hour)
$510/day ($63.75/hour)
A medium sized meeting room along our University Hallway.
Trinity Christian College Conf. Room
Trinity Christian College Conf. Room
Private Meeting Room for 10
$75/hour
$300/half‑day ($75/hour)
$510/day ($63.75/hour)
A medium sized conference room with a large TV for connectivity.
University of Chicago Conference Room
University of Chicago Conference Room
Private Meeting Room for 8
$75/hour
$300/half‑day ($75/hour)
$510/day ($63.75/hour)
A medium sized conference room in our University hallway.
1871 - 3.12 Harris Public Policy Room
$185+/hour
 
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Event Space for 60
1871 - Office 2.13
$160/day
 
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Private Office for 3
1871 - Office 3.16
$300/day
 
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Private Office for 10
1871 - Open Desk Coworking Area
$25/day-pass
 
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48 Coworking Passes Available
1871 - Cushman & Wakefield
$180+/hour
 
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Private Meeting Room for 22
1871 - IIT Conference Room
$75+/hour
 
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Private Meeting Room for 9
1871 - Trinity Christian College Conf. Room
$75+/hour
 
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Private Meeting Room for 10
1871 - University of Chicago Conference Room
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Private Meeting Room for 8
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