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

DeWitt Clinton Cregier

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

1. DeWitt Clinton Cregier Marker

Inscription. This tablet is erected in recognition of the outstanding services to the city of Chicago given by DeWitt Clinton Cregier Engineer of Chicago Ave. Pumping Station 1853-1879 City Engineer 1879-1883 Commissioner of Public Works 1882-1886 Mayor of Chicago 1889-1891

Erected 1933 by Friends of Chicago Water Works.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics.

Location. 41° 53.827′ N, 87° 37.472′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Streeterville. It 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.

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); Chicago Water Tower (a few steps from this marker); Great World War (a few steps from this marker); The Water Tower & Great Chicago Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); Office and Studio of Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton, architects (within shouting distance of this marker); Archbishop Quigley Seminary

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Magnificent Mile-Midosuji Boulevard Sister Street Agreement (about 400 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 . . . DeWitt Clinton Cregier - Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 25, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Chicago Water Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2011

2. Chicago Water Tower

The marker is on the right parapet.

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

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 841 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.