He opted for a replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, constructed from reinforced ... historical and cultural significance, the village of Niles took proactive measures towards its preservation.

The Village of Niles recently voted in favor of purchasing the old YMCA — named for the replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa that stands along Touhy Avenue in front of it, which the village ...

from what I can foresee," said Niles Mayor George D. Alpogianis. The beloved landmark and half-scale replica of Italy's Leaning Tower of Pisa is protected by the National Register of Historic Places.

The Leaning Tower of Niles, a half-scale replica of Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa, was constructed in 1934 by industrialist Robert Ilg to conceal a water tower for his employees’ recreational ...

Crews began Monday to demolish the Leaning Tower YMCA building in Niles that is adjacent to the iconic landmark of the same name, paving the way for the village to begin a sprawling mixed-use ...

Crews began last week to tear down the Leaning Tower YMCA building in Niles, clearing the way for development of a downtown area in the north suburb that may include an entertainment venue.

The Tower of Pisa was once feared on the brink of collapse as the lean that made it such a popular landmark threatened its very existence. But this week, as the monument celebrated its 850th ...

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Results from the Leaning Tower of Pisa’s annual checkup are in, as of November 30. After a stabilization project, begun in 1990, reduced the quirky monument’s dangerous lean by a full 15 ...