THE MERCHANDISE MART INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUES FAIR™ BECOMES A

BI-ANNUAL EVENT WITH ADDITION OF FALL FAIR OCTOBER 12-15, 2007

CHICAGO (July 25, 2007) – After 10 successful years of annual Spring Fairs, and much demand from attendees and dealers alike, The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair™ has added a Fall Fair, October 12-15, 2007. Now collectors will have a second opportunity to shop the world-class dealers at the premier antiques event in the Midwest.

The Fall Fair will host more than 90 of the world’s top dealers of antiques and fine art, and a wide-range of categories, including: 20^th Century Design; Architectural Design; Asian Art and Antiques; Ceramics; Decorative Arts; Furniture; Folk Art; Glass; Jewelry; Rare Books and Maps; Sculpture; Silver; and Tribal Art. This year’s fall fair will also feature a special “Americana” section of wonderful American antiques.

Open to the public, The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair offers something for everyone. From the novice collector to the connoisseur, everyone will appreciate a beautiful antique piece and what it can bring to a home.

“We are thrilled that our audience demanded an additional show”, said Joan Ulrich, senior vice president, Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. “Not only is this an important venue for the dealers to meet during the year, this is a great asset to collectors in the area who are searching for unique pieces to add to their collections.”

The Fall Fair is honored to announce award-winning architect and product designer Michael Graves will be the keynote speaker. Graves has designed furnishings from furniture to lighting and jewelry to dinnerware for Steuben, Disney, Black & Decker, Phillips Electronics and Target. Graves will discuss “Designs that Stand the Test of Time” on Friday, October 12 at 10 a.m. in The Merchandise Mart Conference Center. The presentation is free and includes continental breakfast and complimentary entrance to the fair.

Once again, the Antiques Fair will be offering Booth Talks each afternoon of the show where dealers share their knowledge while describing a few of their favorite things. Attendees are welcome to stop by participating booths for insight from these renowned dealers. The Booth Talk schedule will be included in the Fair Directory, available on site and online.

A special preview party Thursday, October 11 from 6–9 p.m. will offer event guests the first opportunity to purchase the Fall offerings while enjoying cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres and live music. Ticket prices benefit the Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo.

Attendees can expect exceptional service and amenities throughout the Fair, including an on site gourmet cafés, lounges and bars, and professional packaging and shipping services. And, on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. attendees will enjoy complimentary mimosas while they shop.

The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair held on the 8^th floor of The Merchandise Mart Chicago will be open Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.– 7 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.– 6 p.m.; and Monday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased on site or through the Web site, www.merchandisemartantiques.com beginning in August.

For more information, please call 800.677.6278 (MART) or visit the event Web site,

www.merchandisemartantiques.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Maura Bruton

Director of Public Relations

Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.

Phone: 312.527.7555

E-mail: mbruton@mmart.com

Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) is a trade show and property management firm, specializing in managing buildings devoted to wholesale showrooms and commercial office space. MMPI produces more than 300 trade shows, market events and conferences each year.

MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart and 350 West Mart Center in Chicago; Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture Mart in High Point, N.C.; the Architects & Designers Building and 7 W New York in New York; the Boston Design Center in Boston; the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles; and the Washington Design Center and Federal Center Southwest in Washington D.C.

Vornado Realty Trust, owners of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.

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