The Magnificent Mile Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of Chicago's Historic Water Tower

CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- From early September through mid October, The Magnificent Mile Association will celebrate the 150^th anniversary of Chicago's historic Water Tower by installing 25+ custom-designed, 5-foot replicas of Chicago's iconic landmark along North Michigan Avenue. Visitors can document the spectacle on social media with #WaterTower150.

This project continues a summer of public art honoring landmark anniversaries in Chicago. In July, The Magnificent Mile Association assembled a "Cows Come Home" campaign featuring 20 of the original, painted Cow sculptures in Jane Byrne Park – alongside the historic Water Tower – for a limited run.

Twenty years ago, the phenomenon known as "Cows on Parade" inspired a national movement and put Chicago on the map. Public art installations in the twenty years since have featured Horses of Honor, K9s for Cops, and Lighthouses on The Magnificent Mile.

These special installations are in addition to more than 50 standalone pieces of public art in The Magnificent Mile district. More information can be found at www.themagnificentmile.com.

Following a summer of public art, The Magnificent Mile Association will partner with the City of Chicago, the recently formed Water Tower Arts District, and others on a special event celebrating the 150^th anniversary of the historic Water Tower on Saturday, September 14 – the details of which will be announced soon.

"Most Chicagoans don't give a second thought to the unlikely castle which has survived against all odds. In fact, the Water Tower is as intrinsic to the landscape as Lake Michigan," says John Hogan, author of The Chicago Water Tower, due out later this year.

About The Magnificent Mile® Association
The Magnificent Mile® Association is a private, non-profit membership organization with a mission of preserving, promoting and enhancing one of Chicago's most unique, multi-use neighborhoods. In addition to international marketing and planning popular consumer programming year-round, the Association also serves its 700+ members with district planning and beautification and incomparable networking opportunities. Members include real estate properties, retail shops, hotels, restaurants, entertainment establishments, institutional and residential properties and various professional services. For more information, visit TheMagnificentMileAssociation.com.

SOURCE The Magnificent Mile Association

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