Chicago Avenue Pumping Station

The Chicago Avenue Pumping Station is - alongside the Chicago Water Tower - one of the oldest buildings of Chicago.

Overview
The Chicago Avenue Pumping Station is situated on 821 North Michigan Avenue, in Chicago. It sits on the East side of the Magnificent Mile, facing the Chicago Water Tower. Built in 1869 by William W. Boyington - the same architect who designed the nearby Chicago Water Tower - the pumping station was erected to meet the needs of the Chicago municipal water system.