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Together with the adjacent Chicago Avenue Pumping Station, it drew clean water from water cribs in Lake Michigan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tower was the only public building in the burned zone to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and is one of just a few of the surviving structures still standing. In the years since the fire, the tower has become a symbol of old Chicago and of the city's recovery from the fire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday it is an American Water Landmark (1969) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1975).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ¾\" thick wooden replica is handcrafted in the U.S. with colorful details. It can set neatly on a shelf, wainscoting, or window\/door trim to remind you of a special place you've visited or dream of visiting someday.  A short description is written on the back. Look for Casper, our mascot black cat, taking up residence within the design. 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