Streeterville in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Old Water Tower

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

1. Old Water Tower Marker

Inscription. This water tower, completed in 1869, marks establishment of Chicago’s second water works. Although most other buildings of pumping system were burned it stands as a principal memorial of 1871’s great fire. Erected by Chicago’s Charter Jubilee Authenticated by Chicago Historical Society 1937 City of Chicago Incorporated 4th March 1837

Erected 1937 by Chicago’s Charter Jubilee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Disasters • Landmarks • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Chicago's Charter Jubilee series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 41° 53.831′ N, 87° 37.471′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Streeterville. Marker is at the intersection of North Michigan Avenue and East Chicago Avenue on North Michigan Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 806 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60611, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chicago Water Tower (here, next to this marker); DeWitt Clinton Cregier (here, next to this marker); Great World War (a few steps from this marker); Office and Studio of Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton, architects

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Water Tower & Great Chicago Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); Eli M. Schulman Playground (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel St. Benedict Flats (about 600 feet away); Senator William J. Connors (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . Chicago Water Tower - Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 25, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

2. Old Water Tower

The marker is to the right of the entrance.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

3. Old Water Tower

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

4. Old Water Tower

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

5. Old Water Tower

August 25, 2021

6. Old Water Tower

Photographed By Adam Margolis, May 8, 2014

7. Old Water Tower Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6. submitted on December 23, 2021. 7. submitted on January 12, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.