River North in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 18, 2023
1. The Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago Marker
One of seven selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers
1955
Erected 1955.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 41° 53.655′ N, 87° 37.504′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in River North. It is on East Erie Street east of Rush Street. The marker is one of several next to the main entrance of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago headquarters. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 East Erie Street, Chicago IL 60611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago's Wastewater System (here, next to this marker); Sidestream Elevated Pool Aeration Project (here, next to this marker); Cyrus Hall McCormick (within shouting distance of this marker); McCormick Double House (within shouting distance of this marker); John B. Murphy Memorial
this page online
More about this marker. Originally named the Sanitary District of Chicago, this district today is called the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
Regarding The Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago. According to a variety of sources, the 7 Civil Engineering Wonders of the United States that were dedicated in 1955 were Chicago's sewer system, the Colorado River Aqueduct, the Empire State Building, Grand Coulee Dam, Hoover Dam, the Panama Canal, and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
Also see . . . Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 30, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn
2. HQ of Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Several markers about landmarks dedicated by the American Society of Civil Engineers are affixed to the left of the main entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
