+++++ What Thomas Kinkade said about this work +++++ "To many it is not the big name stores and fancy hotels along this street that are so fascinating, it is the Water Tower. Back during the Chicago fire the Water Tower alone survived. It inspired the citizens to build their town bigger and better than ever it is now a monument to the 'can do' spunk of this 'city with big shoulders'." ~~Thomas Kinkade

The Chicago Water Tower The Chicago Water Tower is one of the most celebrated landmarks of the city. Designed by architect William W. Boyington to resemble more of a medieval strong-hold than a Water Tower was constructed in 1869. The Water Tower is still considered to be a masterpiece of neo-gothic architecture. The tower’s limestone and concrete construction protected the building from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. One of the few buildings to survive the fire, the Water Tower has become a symbol of the city of Chicago’s strength and resilience.