Beckering Family Carillon Tower, Bell tower at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US.
The Beckering Family Carillon Tower rises 151 feet high and contains 48 bronze bells manufactured by Fonderie Paccard of France.
Pioneer Construction completed this architectural addition to the Pew Campus in 2000, funded by the Beckering family who established their company in 1933.
The tower hosts regular musical performances throughout the year, including the Summer Carillon Series featuring performers from different musical backgrounds.
Located at Lacks International Plaza in the Richard M. DeVos Center, the carillon produces scheduled bell sounds that mark different times of the day.
The 48 bronze bells can be played manually through a keyboard called clavier or set to automatic mode for regular musical performances.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 2000
GPS coordinates: 42.96380,-85.68040
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:10
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