2007-01-14 06:59:31 · 3 answers · asked by da one and onli melina 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
YES: The Water Tower was completed in 1869 and survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The architect was William W. Boyington and the tower is constructed of Joliet limestone blocks quarried in Illinois. In May of 1969, during the year of its Centennial Anniversary, the Chicago Water Tower was selected by the American Water Works Association to be the first American Water Landmark in the nation.
For a picture check http://chicago.about.com/library/graphics/firewatertower02.jpg
2007-01-15 05:17:58 · answer #1 · answered by gospieler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it did. People actually said it was the only surviving building after the fire. Which it was, it that immediate area.
2007-01-14 07:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by havasufem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-14 07:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋