Chicago Landmarks--Water Tower and John Hancock Building
by Stephen Stookey
Title
Chicago Landmarks--Water Tower and John Hancock Building
Artist
Stephen Stookey
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Chicago's iconic Water Tower has withstood weather, fire, and time. Built in 1869, the historic landmark is the nation's second oldest water tower--Louisville's Water Tower (1860) is America's oldest. The structure gained notoriety after surviving the Great Chicago Fire (1871)--the only public structure to remain within the burn zone. The classic, castle-like structure stands in stark contrast to the contemporary architecture of Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile, including the John Hancock Tower. the 100 story supernal skyscraper opened in 1969 as the world's second tallest building. "Big John" is a prominent feature on the Windy City's landscape marking the transition from the Magnificent Mile to the Gold Coast.
The Water Tower is arguably the Windy City's most photographed building. The Water Tower now serves as the Chicago Tourism Office.
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June 28th, 2020
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