Old Chicago Water Tower

Chicago Water Tower

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The Chicago Water Tower is a contributing property and landmark in the Old Chicago Water Tower District in Chicago, Illinois, United States, that is listed …

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Oct 1, 2024
One of the few survivors of the Great Fire of 1871 looks like a little fortress, not like a water tower. We spotted it while browsing the shops of the Magnificent Mile and liked how it blends with it…Full review by Noraatc
Jun 16, 2024
How many times have I walked past Chicago's historic Water Tower without venturing inside? Hundreds, I'm sure. And I've lived in downtown Chicago, in the Streeterville and Gold Coast neighborhoods, f…Full review by Taylor B
Jun 4, 2024
It’s an iconic symbol representing the city’s post-Great Chicago Fire resilience. It is one of the oldest buildings in the history of the town. In fact, it has witnessed its share of disasters over t…Full review by sanju_222323
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The intersection of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street in Chicago serves as a fascinating meeting point between the city's hi…
gpsmycity.com
This water tower, built in 1869, was meant to pump out clean water from Lake Michigan, and regulate the pressure of it. It is the second old…
sygic.com

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Located:806 North Michigan Avenue
Construction completed:1869

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