Old Chicago Buildings

Engine Company 98. This fire station on East Chicago Avenue has been in service since 1902.

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Chicago Avenue Pumping Station

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I took this next shot out the window of the Chicago Water Tower across the street.

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Chicago Water Tower

This building is know for:

  1. being one of the few buildings to survive the Chicago fire in 1871
  2. being the second oldest water tower in the United States
  3. being the model for White Castle hamburger restaurants

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