The Water Tower
806 N. Michigan Avenue
Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois
Magnificent Mile
The Water Tower and Pumping Station were the only public buildings left standing after Miss O’Leary’s cow allegedly knocked over a lantern and ignited the greatest fire in Chicago history in 1871. In just three-and-a-half hours, the destruction was unfathomable: 90,000 homeless residents and more than $200 million in property damage. Although the Gothic-castle-like Water Tower is no longer operational, the pumping station still provides the city’s water.
Tip: Today, the Water Tower houses the city’s official photography gallery of Chicago-themed photos.
Admission: Free
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