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Found 8 events matching "bell tower"

3/7/1941
Bell Tower rung

Students learned that State College acquired the bell and bronze tablet in the Memorial Bell Tower from the U.S. cruiser Charlotte, which was a ship that fought for the navy in WWI and was retired after 17 years of service on November 11, 1935. The bell was rung once when a group of students celebrating a basketball defeat over UNC broke into the tower and rang the bell.

10/4/1935
Bell Tower project received grant

The Memorial Bell Tower construction project received a $37,000 Works Progress Administration grant.

11/11/1949
Memorial Bell Tower dedicated

The Memorial Bell Tower was dedicated with former Governor R. Gregg Cherry present at the ceremony.

1937
Memorial Bell Tower shaft completed

The shaft of the Memorial Bell Tower was completed with aid from the Works Progress Administration.

11/10/1921
Memorial Bell Tower cornerstone laid

The cornerstone was laid for the Memorial Bell Tower, a monument to honor State College alumni who were killed during World War I.

1/28/1938
Seniors donated $1,000 for Memorial Bell Tower clock
03/2012
"Ides of March" protest held

Students and alumni marched from the Bell Tower to the capital district to protest an upcoming amendment to North Carolina's constitution, which proposed legally banning gay marriage in the state. The event was called "Ides of March."

circa 1938
Bell moved to Withers Hall

A forgotten bell was rediscovered in 2006. It was originally on the top of Metropolitan Hall in downtown Raleigh, then moved to a fire station on Morgan and Salisbury streets, and finally to Withers Hall. It signaled the end of classes and may have been intended for the Memorial Bell Tower. In 2008, it was given back to the city of Raleigh.