Old Water Tower - Chicago, IL
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bluesnote
N 41° 53.826 W 087° 37.458
16T E 448213 N 4638539
A historical marker located at the old water tower in downtown Chicago.
Waymark Code: WMTW7Q
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2017
Views: 14
The plaque says, "This water tower, completed in 1869 makes the establishment of Chicago's second water works. Although most other buildings of pumping system were burning it stands as a principal memorial of 1871's Great Fire."
County: Chicago
Historical Society: Chicago Historical Society
Dedication Date: 1937
Location: Chicago, IL
Website: Not listed
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