Coughlin Campanile, Bell tower at South Dakota State University in Brookings, United States.
The Coughlin Campanile rises 165 feet high on Medary Avenue, featuring limestone construction and a manual chimes system connected to Lincoln Music Hall.
Architects Perkins & McWayne designed this bell tower in 1929 with a $75,000 donation from Charles Coughlin, an alumnus from the class of 1909.
The structure appears on South Dakota State University's business logo and letterheads, representing the institution's educational legacy and architectural heritage.
The campanile undergoes restoration work until fall 2024, addressing masonry repairs and stone preservation to maintain its structural integrity for future generations.
A red lamp at the top of the campanile serves as a navigation beacon across the prairie surrounding the university campus in Brookings.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1929
Architects: Perkins & McWayne
GPS coordinates: 44.31583,-96.78778
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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