The Plumbing Contractors Association of Chicago and Cook County marked its 125th anniversary with a gala celebration in conjunction with its
bi-annual installation dinner on Feb. 9.
Formed in 1882 as the Master Plumbers Association, the Chicago PCA forerunner was instrumental in forming the National Association of Master Plumbers (now PHCC-NA) the following year. Other achievements credited to the organization or its members over time include: