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First Tower Silo - Spring Grove, IL
in Engineering Landmarks
The first tower silo in America was erected near this site on the Hatch farm, one half mile east of Spring Grove, Illinois.
posted by: onfire4jesus
location: Illinois
date approved: 11/8/2007
last visited: 5/10/2014
N71.8 km
East Wells (Onieda) Street Power Plant
This electrical plant was a pilot plant for US development of pulverized-coal firing in power-plant boilers between 1918-1920
location: Wisconsin
date approved: 8/27/2007
last visited: 8/12/2017
S73.5 km
Graue Mill & Dam - Oak Brook, IL
The current Graue Mill & Dam at this site was opened by German immigrant Frederick Graue in 1852. The original dam at this site was built of brush in 1837 by Nicholas Torode, and by Sherman King, who came to this area the year before.
posted by: adgorn
date approved: 4/4/2008
last visited: 9/20/2009
SE78.7 km
John Hancock Center - Chicago, Illinois
The John Hancock Center is not only one of the most distinctive parts of stunning Chicago skyline, but thanks to it's unique construction also important civil engineering landmark...
posted by: Dorcadion Team
date approved: 2/15/2011
last visited: 5/10/2019
SE79.5 km
Reversal of the Chicago River - Chicago, IL
Completed in 1900, the reversal of the Chicago River was a major engineering innovation that greatly benefited the people of Chicago. A small plaque on Michigan Avenue commemorates the feat.
posted by: libbykc
date approved: 1/2/2020
last visited: never
SE79.8 km
Sears Tower - Chicago, Illinois
As of 2007 the Sears Tower remains the tallest building in the Western hemisphere and it is the largest commercial use office building in the United States. The Skydeck, located on the 103rd floor is an observation deck.
posted by: Hikenutty
date approved: 7/27/2007