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Water Tower Place, Chicago, IL

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Water Tower Place

Shop on Chicago's Magnificent Mile in a 758,000-square-foot mall at the base of a 74-story tower with a Ritz-Carlton hotel.

835 N Michigan Ave · Chicago, IL

About Water Tower Place

Water Tower Place is a mixed-use building on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, with a 758,000-square-foot shopping mall below a 74-story tower that holds a Ritz-Carlton hotel and condominiums. It is named for the nearby historic Chicago Water Tower, which survived the Great Chicago Fire. Retailers include an American Girl store, and its owner announced a $170 million redevelopment in April 2026.

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