Old Chicago Water Tower District - Chicago, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 41° 53.833 W 087° 37.435
16T E 448245 N 4638552
The Chicago Water Tower, Pumping Station and Chicago Fire Department Fire Station No. 98 comprise the Old Chicago Water Tower District.
Waymark Code: WMBY86
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
Views: 18

Located along the famous Miracle Mile, this district is most known by the Chicago Water Tower which has become an icon of the city. The Tower was the only public building to survive the famous fire of 1871.
The pumping station is located across the street has has won awards for its renovation and reuse.
The District was added to the Register in 1975.
The coordinates and the address below refer to the Pumping Station.
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