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  2. Chicago Water Tower - Wikipedia

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    In the years since the fire, the tower has become a symbol of old Chicago and of the city's recovery from the fire. In 1918, when Pine Street was widened, the plans were altered in order to give the Water Tower a featured location in the city. [4] The tower has undergone two renovations. The first took place during a three-year period, 1913–1916.

  3. Old Chicago Water Tower District - Wikipedia

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    The Water Tower and Pumping Station were jointly added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 23, 1975. [3] In addition the Tower was named an American Water Landmark in 1969. The Water Tower was also one of the few buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire. The district is the namesake of the nearby Water Tower Place. [4] [5]

  4. Chicago Avenue Pumping Station - Wikipedia

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    The Chicago Avenue Pumping Station is a historic district contributing property in the Old Chicago Water Tower District landmark district. It is located on Michigan Avenue along the Magnificent Mile shopping district in the Near North Side community area of Chicago, Illinois. It is on the east side of Michigan Avenue opposite the Chicago Water ...

  5. Wrigley Building - Wikipedia

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    The two towers, not including the levels below Michigan Avenue, have a combined area of 453,433 square feet (42,125.3 m 2). The two towers are of differing heights, with the south tower rising to 30 stories and the north tower to 21 stories. On the south tower is a clock with faces pointing in all directions. Each face is 19 feet 7 inches (5.97 ...

  6. Richard J. Daley Center - Wikipedia

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    The Richard J. Daley Center, also known by its open courtyard Daley Plaza and named after longtime mayor Richard J. Daley, is the premier civic center of the City of Chicago in Illinois. The Center's modernist skyscraper primarily houses offices and courtrooms for the Cook County Circuit Courts , Cook County State's Attorney and additional ...

  7. Architecture of Chicago - Wikipedia

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    Most structures downtown were destroyed by the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 (an exception being the Water Tower). [1] Chicago's architectural styles include the Chicago School primarily in skyscraper design, Chicago Bungalows, Two-Flats, and Greystones. The Loop is home to skyscrapers as well as sacred architecture including "Polish Cathedrals ...

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  9. File:Water Tower, Chicago, Illinois.jpg - Wikipedia

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