Old Chicago Water Tower District, Chicago

Name: Old Chicago Water Tower District
Address: Chicago, United States

#947 among attractions in Chicago

Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Old Chicago Water Tower District is a historic district along the Magnificent Mile shopping district in the Near North Side community area of Chicago, Illinois. The district is located on both sides of North Michigan Avenue between East Chicago and East Pearson Streets. It includes the Chicago Water Tower, Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, and Chicago Fire Department Fire Station No. 98. All three structures are part of the Chicago Landmark district designated on October 6, 1971. The Water Tower and Pumping Station were jointly added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 23, 1975. 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. ()

Coordinates: 41°53'50"N, 87°37'26"W

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Downtown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

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Old Chicago Water Tower District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, Oak Street, John Hancock Center.

~990 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Magnificent Mile, Chicago
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~210 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Michigan Avenue, Chicago
1 min walk • Michigan Avenue, often referred to as The Magnificent Mile, is an iconic boulevard in the heart of Chicago, United States, renowned for its vibrant shopping district. This prestigious segment of the avenue, running from the Chicago River to Oak Street, boasts an...
~1400 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Oak Street, Chicago
7 min walk • Oak Street, though much less famous than its Parisian counterpart, is one of the most prestigious streets in Chicago, known primarily for its exclusive shopping. Located in close proximity to the Gold Coast, one of the city's wealthiest neighborhoods, Oak Street offers...
~550 ftN
Sky-high city views from 94th-floor deck
John Hancock Center, Chicago
3 min walk • Rising above the skyline of Chicago, the John Hancock Center is an iconic skyscraper that has become synonymous with the city's architectural grandeur. Completed in 1969, this towering structure stands at an impressive 1,128 feet (344 meters), making it one of the...
~140 ftW
Art gallery inside a historic landmark
Chicago Water Tower, Chicago
1 min walk • The Chicago Water Tower stands as a historic landmark in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. This iconic structure, with its Gothic Revival style, is one of the few buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The tower's distinct appearance, resembling a...
~1280 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Driehaus Museum, Chicago
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's affluent Gold Coast neighborhood, the Driehaus Museum offers a glimpse into the gilded age opulence of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Housed in the meticulously restored Nickerson Mansion, completed in 1883, the museum is a...
~730 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
4 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago, United States, is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and a pivotal venue for modern art in the region. Founded in 1967, the museum has established itself as a center for thought-provoking exhibitions...
~1100 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago
6 min walk • Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois is the seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago, one of the largest Roman Catholic dioceses in the United States. The current Archbishop of Chicago is Cardinal Blase J. Cupich.
~700 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago
4 min walk • The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago is one of the largest congregations of the Presbyterian Church, located in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood of Chicago, directly across Michigan Avenue from the John Hancock Center.
~1130 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Concerts and shows
St. James Cathedral, Chicago
6 min walk • St. James Cathedral is the mother church of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America Diocese of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The cathedral stands at the corner of Huron and Wabash streets.
~530 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Sports Museum, Chicago
3 min walk • The Chicago Sports Museum is a 23,000-square-foot museum located along the Magnificent Mile at the Water Tower Place mall in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Chicago Water Tower District?

Nearby attractions include Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, Chicago (1 min walk), Chicago Water Tower, Chicago (1 min walk), Michigan Avenue, Chicago (1 min walk), Loyola University Museum of Art, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to Old Chicago Water Tower District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Chicago Water Tower District:

Bus

Michigan & Pearson • Lines: 10, 125, 143, 146, 147, 148, 151 (2 min walk)
Chicago & Michigan WB • Lines: 66, (N) N66 (2 min walk)

Metro

Chicago • Lines: Red (6 min walk)
Grand • Lines: Red (12 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (23 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (33 min walk)