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Chicago Historic Water Tower

806 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Architecture

One of the few buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire, the Historic Water Tower is an icon on North Michigan Avenue and houses the City Gallery, which showcases Chicago photography. The tower was built in 1869 by architect William W. Boyington.

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