Chicago Water Tower
The Chicago Water Tower is a 56 m castellated tower of yellow limestone on Michigan Avenue, designed by William W. Boyington and built in 1869 to house a standpipe for the city's waterworks. It was one of the few buildings in the burned area to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. It stands in the small Jane M. Byrne Plaza, opposite the old pumping station.
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- Price
- Free entry
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago Water Tower free?
Yes. Entry to Chicago Water Tower is free.
Free entry
Free entry — no ticket needed