The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Honorable Joanne H. Alter
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 29, 2011
1. The Honorable Joanne H. Alter Marker
Inscription.
The Honorable Joanne H. Alter. . Joanne H. Alter was elected Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, and served with distinction from 1972 until 1990. Commissioner Alter’s vision for improvement in the Chicago River led to the revitalization of the entire river system. She, Commissioner Gloria Alitto Majewski and a Centennial Committee helped organize the District’s Centennial Anniversary Celebration, which included the creation of the Centennial Fountain on the north bank of the Chicago River at McClurg Court. The fountain was completed in 1989 to mark the one hundred years of the District protecting the water environment. , An ardent environmentalist, Commissioner Alter worked to beautify the District’s land holdings and water reclamation plants with flowers and native grasses. This spot, on the river she treasures, in the city she loves, is dedicated to Commissioner Joanne H. Alter by her grateful colleagues on the Board of Commissioners in the year 2005. ,
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago , Board of Commissioners. Terrance J. O’Brien, President; Kathleen Terese Meany, Vice President; Gloria Allito Majewski, Chairman of Finance; Frank Avila; James C. Harris, Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Patricia Young; Harry “Bus” Yourell
Joanne H. Alter was elected Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, and served with distinction from 1972 until 1990. Commissioner Alter’s vision for improvement in the Chicago River led to the revitalization of the entire river system. She, Commissioner Gloria Alitto Majewski and a Centennial Committee helped organize the District’s Centennial Anniversary Celebration, which included the creation of the Centennial Fountain on the north bank of the Chicago River at McClurg Court. The fountain was completed in 1989 to mark the one hundred years of the District protecting the water environment.
An ardent environmentalist, Commissioner Alter worked to beautify the District’s land holdings and water reclamation plants with flowers and native grasses. This spot, on the river she treasures, in the city she loves, is dedicated to Commissioner Joanne H. Alter by her grateful colleagues on the Board of Commissioners in the year 2005.
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Board of Commissioners
Terrance J. O’Brien, President; Kathleen Terese Meany, Vice President; Gloria Allito Majewski, Chairman of Finance; Frank Avila; James C. Harris, Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Patricia Young; Harry “Bus” Yourell
Erected
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2005 by Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 41° 53.282′ N, 87° 37.055′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker can be reached from Chicago Riverwalk. This markers is located on the Chicago Riverwalk trail next to the Chicago River. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Chicago River Walk, Chicago IL 60611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The marker is in the shadows next to the metal railing.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton
3. The Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain, across the Chicago River from the marker.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton
4. The Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain and its hourly spray into the Chicago River.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton
5. The Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.