An American Water Landmark - Chicago, IL
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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
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Corp Of Discovery
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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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