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Local Familiarity vs Visitor Surprise
- Katie Schneider sometimes forgets the Leaning Tower of Niles is there because she sees it so often.
- A visiting Italian friend was very surprised to see the tower in the Chicago suburb.
Niles Tower: Half-Size, Purposeful Lean
- The Leaning Tower of Niles is an exact half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
- It leans intentionally and serves as both landmark and functioning water tower.
Founder Ilg's Vision for the Tower
- Robert Ilg, a German immigrant and inventor, built the Leaning Tower of Niles as an employee-friendly water tower in his park.
- He chose the Leaning Tower of Pisa design to inspire scientific thinking, dedicating it to Galileo.