4.5
Monuments & memorials
The Water Tower
Chicago, United States
Chicago's Water Tower, built in 1869 from Joliet limestone, stands as one of the few structures to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Best time to visit
Afternoon for softer lighting on the limestone
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