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Chicago Historic Water Tower

806 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Architecture

One of the few buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire, the Historic Water Tower is an icon on North Michigan Avenue and houses the City Gallery, which showcases Chicago photography. The tower was built in 1869 by architect William W. Boyington.

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Chicago Restaurant Week

Jan 23 – Feb 08

Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day celebration of the city’s diverse and dynamic culinary scene.

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McCormick Place West  •  Feb 07 – Feb 16

Features a range of domestic and imported cars and trucks, experimental and concept cars and a number of auto-related exhibits.

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