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City Gallery is housed within Chicago's famed Water Tower, which was originally constructed between 1867 and 1869 to work with the city's municipal water system and is noted as one of the few historic buildings to survive the city's Great Fire in 1871. Since 1999, the tower has served as the city's official regional photography gallery, showcasing exhibitions of significant works by local and regional photographers and artists. Rotating special exhibitions focus on a variety of civic and social topics, with a focus on photography that features the city in notable ways. The tower is operated by the Chicago Office of Tourism, with exhibit curation facilitated by the Chicago Public Art Program. Free admission is offered daily, though visitors should note that limited free street parking is available in the Magnificent Mile area.

806 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, Phone: 312-742-0808

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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