Chicago Water Tower, Historic water tower in Chicago, United States.
The limestone Chicago Water Tower stands 182 feet tall on Michigan Avenue, featuring Gothic Revival architecture with castellated elements and yellow stone walls.
Constructed between 1867 and 1869, the tower contained a 138-foot standpipe that regulated water pressure for Chicago's expanding municipal water system.
The tower houses the City Gallery, which presents exhibitions by Chicago photographers and artists in a space that connects past and present.
Visitors can explore the City Gallery from Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 19:00, and Saturday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.
The structure remained standing after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 due to firefighter Frank Trautman, who protected it with water-soaked blankets.
Location: Chicago
Location: Illinois
Architects: William W. Boyington
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Height: 55 m
Part of: Old Chicago Water Tower District
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-19:00; Saturday,Sunday 10:00-17:00
GPS coordinates: 41.89716,-87.62442
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
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