Chicago Water Tower

Chicago Water Tower is a historic and protected site Streeterville Chicago located in United States.

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    (312) 742-0808

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    Historic and Protected Site

Address

806 N Michigan Ave (btwn Pearson St & Chicago Ave) Chicago , IL 60611 United States

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HISTORY

Built in the late 1860s, these two structures , designed by William Boyington, were among the few buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

Francesco Peciarolo

During the cold winter in Chicago is the beat place to spend some hours enjoying sales in good shops and great taste and fresh meal in a large list of restaurants

Mike Waleke

Nice to walk by, worth about a 4 block detour. There is a free photo gallery inside.

Jon Suminski

Another must see. Stop while shopping to take in the sight from every angle. It's one of the oldest pieces of architecture really well done.

James Gooch

Great to see some historical architecture in the middle of town . They should put a historical exhibition inside rather than the current gallery which seemed a bit out of place.

M Aldoss ♏

One of Chicago signature Land Marks ???? you can't miss it if you are in the area !!

Brian Ibarra

Really beautiful old style building that really fits well into the city

Shannon Jeropke

This is the only building in this area to survive the Great Chicago Fire .

Jake Smith

Miraculously saved from the Great Chicago Fire , this is a distinctive landmark of Old Chicago in the heart of the Magnificent Mile.

lino brescia™

Historic monument in the midst on the city .

Colin R

Great Chicago landmark . One of the few buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire .

Donna Johnson

A beautiful landmark in a great area of Chicago.

Matt L

One of my fav Chicago landmarks . Wish they'd do more with the inside though. Maybe some history of the tower and not some lame art exhibit .

Joe Carr

There is an art museum inside, make sure you check it out!

Priya Tungrus

It's really pretty - a small building on both sides of the road .

Toria L

Go in and wander around if it's hot out. It's free but not very big.

Nick Fruendt

You can go inside for a 30 second art tour haha

Catriona Hunter

One of the few buildings in the district to survive the 1871 fire.

Andrew

White Castle 's motif was inspired by this famous water tower.

John Doty

Don't miss the exhibit Inside

Loyola University Chicago

This landmark is just steps away from Loyola's Water Tower Campus on Pearson Street.

George Fasehun

I love the Armani exchange there

Dana Parker

Great piece of Chicago history

KT Gosh

Hang out and look at the art exhibit and warm up!

Glen McPherson

Visitors get 10% off at Macy's. Just go to the info desk on level 6.

Michael Norys

Make sure you're friendly to Security ;)

katie

One of the only buildings that survived the Chicago Fire.

Tempera Kendall

Great shopping place!

Sam 24112013

Good shopping place

David Weathersby

Another iconic Chicago building

Can Erdem

Historic building

Simon K

Nothing on the history of the tower when you go inside. Missing a trick here.

Ted

Go inside and see the vintage pictures of Chicago.

R!n@ v@Ld3Rr@M@

Good place :)

Don Cummings

No water available to drink

Jesu Noriega

Encontramos 40 % de descuento en toda la tienda. Además diseños muy padres.

Antonio Carlos Silva

Melhor Visão da cidade

Marcos Ito

Marco da cidade ! Tradicional visita.

Aynur Panayırcı

Manzara harika

Esteban Viñoly

chicagoo :) lindoo me gusta

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