Constructed in 1869, the Water Tower was home to a critical water pump, drawing water from the expansive Lake Michigan. But this ordinary tower holds an extraordinary tale. During the infamous Chicago Fire of 1871, as the city was engulfed in flames, a brave pumpman chose to remain, working the pumps while others fled in fear.
Tragically, his valiant efforts were in vain. Cornered by the relentless fire, the lone pumpman chose a gruesome fate over the fiery inferno. He ascended to the top of the tower and took his own life, preferring the rope's cold embrace to the fiery death below. To this day, on some nights, observers claim to see the spectral image of this tragic figure, hanging solemnly in the Water Tower's upper windows.
Jjoin us for a ghost tour pub crawl like no other. Grab your pint and steel your nerves as we explore Chicago's haunted past, with the Water Tower's eerie tale being just one of the chilling stories we'll unearth.
Our Ghost Tour Pub Crawl route is a unique holiday experience created by Chicago natives who love the city and embrace the stories. Our Chicago tours were founded by Ursula Bielski, famed Chicago ghostlore historian who started Chicago Hauntings over twenty years ago to show tourists and locals alike the amazing history and ghost stories of the Windy City and to carry on the tradition of haunted history tourism pioneer, Richard Crowe.
Expert paranormal guide
Last Friday of the Month at 8pm
Easy/Moderate
$35 Per Person
Chicago ghost hunters roaming a haunted alleyway...
Paranormal investigators with our American Ghost Walks Chicago guide
Dean O'Banion, who started off as a singing waiter and ended up a notorious Chicago gangster...
Bullets in front of Holy Name Cathedral
When gangsters fight, bullets go flying. Remnants of their battles (and sometimes their spirits!) remain...
Is Streeterville cursed? Discover the unique and paranormal history of the area...
Discover the tales of this former gangster hideout, where one of the city's most notorious got his start...
Who is the woman in white that haunts this Celtic watering hole and why is she most active around holidays (especially St. Patrick's Day!)
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Item LinkIn front of Streeter's Tavern at 50 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
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Except for the haunted pubs, on this tour, we focus on building exteriors and outdoor spaces. Businesses and public places are open for you to visit during regular business hours. Otherwise we respect the privacy of individuals and organizations and expect that our guests do the same.
We can never guarantee a supernatural encounter, but we will explain paranormal phenomena such as cold spots and residual hauntings. What we do guarantee: Our local connections and dedication to research means you'll get authentic accounts — in all their shocking detail.
Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don’t require their assistance.
This is a pub crawl, so no. 21+ please.
We do our best to answer calls and emails as promptly as they are received. Please make sure to leave a voicemail with the city and tourtime. We try to accommodate travel and weather issues, but our public tours cannot wait for more than 10 minutes. Reschedules are available if the date you are interested in is not sold out.
Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. But we will reschedule you if you have an emergency, we love ghosts, not monsters!
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