Leaning Tower of Niles

The Leaning Tower of Niles is a half-size replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Located in Niles, Illinois, it was completed in 1934 by industrialist Robert Ilg as part of a recreation park for employees of the Ilg Hot Air Electric Ventilating Company of Chicago. It is situated at 6300 W. Touhy Avenue. A study in 2014 concluded that the Leaning Tower of Niles is in need of about $600,000 in repairs. On March 15, 2016, Niles voters passed a non-binding referendum approving of the village spending the money to renovate the tower.

Leaning Tower of Niles

The Leaning Tower of Niles is a half-size replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Located in Niles, Illinois, it was completed in 1934 by industrialist Robert Ilg as part of a recreation park for employees of the Ilg Hot Air Electric Ventilating Company of Chicago. It is situated at 6300 W. Touhy Avenue. A study in 2014 concluded that the Leaning Tower of Niles is in need of about $600,000 in repairs. On March 15, 2016, Niles voters passed a non-binding referendum approving of the village spending the money to renovate the tower.