Memorial Tower, Clock tower at Louisiana State University campus, United States.
The 175-foot Memorial Tower stands in the center of Louisiana State University, featuring Italian Renaissance architectural elements and a functioning bell system.
Construction of Memorial Tower began in 1923 and reached completion in 1926, serving as a monument to Louisiana soldiers who died in World War I.
The tower contains bronze plaques with names of 1,447 fallen Louisiana soldiers and houses a military museum within its walls for public viewing.
The tower chimes ring every quarter hour until 10 PM, with the university alma mater played daily at noon through the bell system.
The interior rotunda displays military artifacts and commemorative elements, while the surrounding plaza hosts the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1926
Architects: Theodore Link
Architectural style: Italian Renaissance
GPS coordinates: 30.41450,-91.17890
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:16
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