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Home > Touring the Fire > From the Old Chicago Historical Society to the Water Tower

From the Old Chicago Historical Society to the Water Tower

This tour includes two churches, two homes, the original Chicago Historical Society, and the most venerable fire landmark of them all, the Water Tower.

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Landmarks (Tour Stops)

  • Original Chicago Historical Society

  • Holy Name Cathedral

  • Rumsey Homes

  • St. James Episcopal Church

  • I. N. Arnold Home

  • Water Tower

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