An American Water Landmark - Chicago, IL
Posted by: 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: WMTW7R
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2017
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The plaque says, "In this its centennial year the Chicago Water Tower has been disjointed the first American Water Landmark "Because of its significance in the development of Chicago's water resources and its symbolic identity with the spirit of Chicago."
County: Chicago
Historical Society: America Water Works Association
Dedication Date: 1969
Location: Chicago, IL
Website: Not listed
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