Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
water tower
|
| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:William_W._Boyington
|
| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
Victorian architecture
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
Great Chicago Fire
|
| gptkbp:built |
1869
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol_of_Chicago's_resilience
|
| gptkbp:culturalEvents |
frequently hosts events
|
| gptkbp:current_use |
tourist information center
|
| gptkbp:design |
tall, narrow tower
|
| gptkbp:district |
Near North Side
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
its historical significance
|
| gptkbp:famousLandmark |
yes
|
| gptkbp:features |
a clock tower
|
| gptkbp:function |
water supply
|
| gptkbp:has |
a gift shop
an observation deck |
| gptkbp:height |
154 feet
46.9 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Chicago Water Tower
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
European_towers
|
| gptkbp:is |
a symbol of the city
a popular photography spot a historic landmark a popular wedding venue one of the oldest water towers in the U.S. a_must-see_attraction_in_Chicago a_part_of_Chicago's_history |
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
gptkb:Chicago_Water_Works
the_Victorian_era |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
various films and media
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Chicago_skyline
Magnificent Mile |
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:Chicago_Landmark
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
|
| gptkbp:maintainedBy |
historical site
|
| gptkbp:material |
Limestone
|
| gptkbp:nearby_attractions |
yes
Chicago_Avenue |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
its ornate design
|
| gptkbp:photography |
many photographers
|
| gptkbp:provides_access_to |
yes
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
water pumping station
|
| gptkbp:renovated |
1970s
2004 |
| gptkbp:significance |
one of the few structures to survive the Great Chicago Fire
|
| gptkbp:style |
Gothic Revival
|
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Water_Tower_Place
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
Chicago's_architectural_heritage
|
| gptkbp:visibility |
gptkb:Lake_Michigan
|
| gptkbp:visitedBy |
millions of tourists annually
architects and historians |