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

Chicago Water Tower

1869 – 1969

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

1. Chicago Water Tower Marker

Inscription. In this its centennial year the Chicago Water Tower has been designated the first American Water Landmark “because of its significance in the development of Chicago’s water resources and its symbolic identity with the spirit of Chicago.” Richard J. Daley, Mayor City of Chicago James W. Jardine Commissoner Department of Water & Sewer An American Water Landmark Water Tower Chicago, Illinois Significant in the History of Public Water Supply Designated by American Water Works Association

Erected 1969 by American Water Works Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Landmarks • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Chicago's Surviving Pre-Fire Structures series list.

Location. 41° 53.831′ N, 87° 37.471′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Streeterville. It is on North Michigan Avenue near East Chicago 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.

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: Old Water Tower (here, next to this marker); DeWitt Clinton Cregier (a few steps from this marker);

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Great World War (a few steps from this marker); Office and Studio of Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton, architects (within shouting distance of this marker); The Water Tower & Great Chicago Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); Archbishop Quigley Seminary (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Magnificent Mile-Midosuji Boulevard Sister Street Agreement (about 500 feet away); Memorial to Dentists Killed in the World Wars (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . The Historic Water Tower: Chicago's Gem. (Submitted on September 25, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Additional keywords. water works

Chicago Water Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

2. Chicago Water Tower

The marker is to the left of the entrance.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

3. Chicago Water Tower

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

4. Chicago Water Tower

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

5. Chicago Water Tower Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 8, 2014

6. Chicago 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 1,254 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6. submitted on January 12, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.