Don’t forget to read Part 1 of this post first! The 19th-century preference for ornate, gothic structures indicates their admiration toward this formerly maligned medieval style, and it is within this context that William W. Boyington, his water tower, and many more of his buildings sit. However, architecturally speaking, Boyington’s tower has not always received … Continue reading Medieval Chicago–In Gothic City: The Old Water Tower and Pumping Station, Part 2