The Magnificent Mile
the The Magnificent Mile is part of Streeterville .Interesting places in The Magnificent Mile:
| The Allerton Hotel |
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Chicago - Old Water Tower
Made by wallyg
Popularly claimed to have been the only surviving structure after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the Chicago Water Tower was built in 1869 by architect William W. Boyington. While it was one of the only buildings within the fire district to survive, much of the city south of the Chicago River survived. The Chicago Water Tower is constructed of dolomitic limestone from Joliet, Illinois. Built in a castellated Gothic architectural style, it has a 154 foot tall tower which originally hid a 138 foot tall standpipe used to keep water flowing. Though the building was designated a national landmark in 1969, there were three occasions (in 1906, 1918 and 1948) when the Chicago Water Tower's existence was threatened. In each case, the building was saved by public outcry and the legend linking it to Chicago before the Great Fire. The design of the tower is said to have inspired the design of the exterior facade of White Castle brand restaurants.
Wrigley Building and Chicago River
Made by Adrian H.
Downtown Chicago, facing south-south-west. The Wrigley Building is in the foreground. Taken from a high floor of the Tribune Tower. The Sears Tower is in the distance. Geotagged.
scrapers
Made by Vin60
Scrapers fill the air, But will you keep on buildin' higher 'Til there's no more room up there? Cat Stevens
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Made by Super G
Tribune Tower - Chicago taken from inside a moving bus. Explored #90
Chicago River
Made by p2wy
From near the Michigan Ave bridge. Best viewed grande.
Nearest places of interest:
| Chicago Marriott Hotel Nordstrom (Chicago) Tribune Tower Chicago City Centre Hotel | The Allerton Hotel Olympia Center Chicago Place 900 North Michigan Avenue |
