Calumet City Water Tower

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About that time Kim Fornero had an idea. What if the Calumet City Water Tower sported a giant smiley face? It was 1973 and the world could use a little cheer. Fornero presented her idea to Mayor Robert Stefaniak. The mayor and the city council loved it. Soon, the Calumet City Water Tower was beaming down on the town, a lemon-yellow beacon of happiness. The Calumet City Water Tower wasn’t always a symbol of joy. Before it became the “Smiling Tower,” it silently witnessed Calumet City’s tumultuous past, from its days as a haven for bootleggers during Prohibition to its connection with notorious figures like Al Capone. The water tower, however, has remained a constant through it all. Today, the Calumet City Water Tower, with its infectious grin, serves as a reminder that even in the face of challenges, a little bit of positivity can go a long way.

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