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 on the National Register of Historic Places. Built to enclose the tall machinery of a powerful water pump in 1869, it became particularly well known when it survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, although the area around it was burnt to the ground.
The tower is located at 806 North Michigan Avenue along the Magnificent Mile shopping district in the Near North Side community area of Chicago, Illinois in a small park, the Jane M. Byrne Plaza. The tower was constructed to house a large water pump, intended to draw water from Lake Michigan. Built in 1869, it is the second-oldest water tower in the United States, after the Louisville Water Tower in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Maddy K Madison | Jan 23, 2018
Beautiful. One of Chicago's hidden gems.
Neroshan Thevakumaran | Sep 2, 2017
This water tower is a nice stop when exploring Chicago's architecture. You can't miss it if you're walking the magnificent mile
itsmeDavide | Sep 21, 2017
Very cool historic building right in the center of the shopping district
Mohannad Safadi | Mar 1, 2017
It's nice to see the original water tower, especially how they use it as a small museum exhibit. Make sure to visit it at different times of the year to see what new.
Imran Ali | Feb 23, 2018
Good like it
Pepper Giese | May 19, 2018
I've been coming here for over thirty years. It's an integral part of the Chicago landscape. I consider it pretty, but, you know, even if you walk slowly around the whole block, It's only going to take a few minutes. Fortunately, there are a lot of things to do nearby, from shopping, to carriage rides, free and paid museums, and just walking around, looking at the cityscape as it changes minute by minute. There's free parking before eight AM and after midnight within a block on the street. Chicago has a lot to offer.
Mayank Gupta | May 27, 2018
Its a beautiful landmark right in the heart of magnificent mile. It has a historical significance to it coz it was the building which survived the Chicago fire back in the years. A must see tourist attraction.
Eldar Matmusaev | Jun 12, 2018
Best from 6th floor Starbucks in Uniqlo shop.
Manisha Mayekar | May 11, 2018
Beautiful architecture.. Right on magnificent mile
Brenda Ann Pandya | Jun 5, 2018
Worth a visit, really cool old architecture.
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