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Old 03-21-2014, 02:06 PM
 
Location: Chicago, IL
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I don't understand why they are looking for donations already... From what I've been reading, they still need to assess the condition of the water tower to see if it can be repaired and replaced. If it is determined that the tower needs to be scrapped, what will the donations be used for?
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Old 03-21-2014, 02:09 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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I don't understand why they are looking for donations already... From what I've been reading, they still need to assess the condition of the water tower to see if it can be repaired and replaced. If it is determined that the tower needs to be scrapped, what will the donations be used for?
This should help your understanding:

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Old 03-21-2014, 02:21 PM
 
Location: Chicago, IL
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If that is not possible, we want to make sure that any new solution would include creating a new iconic landmark for our neighborhood that would honor Andersonville’s Swedish heritage.
Before I donate, I'd really like something more specific. I'll wait until they finish the assessment.
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Old 03-21-2014, 02:57 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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Before I donate, I'd really like something more specific. I'll wait until they finish the assessment.
Good point. Trust, but verify, when it comes to the swedes.
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Old 03-21-2014, 04:03 PM
 
Location: 53179
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Wasn't there an article about how those things are breeding grounds for pestilence?

I guess it was actually NYC ( big surprise, huh?) but somehow I doubt there is crack squad of Chicago inspectors to check on these wretched things -- Inside City's Water Tanks - Layers of Neglect |NYTimes

Pretty sure in Europe that is a big reason Swedes and other fastidious people have things like TANKLESS water heaters - much more sanitary.

If you miss home get a flag or go hang out with the three Olympic Silver Medalists on the Blackhawks !
I have a flag already. And the only hawks I hang out with are The Seahawks .
At least I can still go to Eriksons Delicatessen.s
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Old 05-08-2014, 07:40 AM
 
Location: Edmonds, WA
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Encouraging news. I hope they succeed in restoring this Chicago icon.

Midsommarfest Returning to Andersonville, Raising $15,000 for Water Tower - Andersonville - DNAinfo.com Chicago
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