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Leaning Tower of Niles (Classic)

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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The Leaning Tower of Niles: A Purposeful Replica

This chapter delves into the Leaning Tower of Niles, a purposeful replica of the Pisa tower, focusing on its distinct history and features. It also sheds light on Robert Ilg, the visionary who brought this leaning structure, complete with Italian marble and historic bells, to life in a Chicago suburb.

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