Elliott Tower receives its top, changing the OU skyline
The weather cooperated as crews lifted the 26-foot steel and titanium topper onto the Elliott Tower on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
In less than a half hour, Oakland University's skyline changed forever. But the logistics on how to successfully lift a 20,000-pound structure 125 feet in the air was a conversation that project manager John Harmala said lasted about two months.
The top section of the Elliott Tower will be home to 49 carillon bells that will be able to play any composition of music and will ring on the quarter of every hour. The bells are expected to arrive next week and will take several days to install.
Generously donated by longtime supporters Hugh and Nancy Elliott, the carillon tower is expected to receive its bells next week.
Created by Colleen Campbell (cjcampbell@oakland.edu) on Thursday, May 1, 2014 Modified by Colleen Campbell (cjcampbell@oakland.edu) on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Article Start Date: Thursday, May 1, 2014
The weather cooperated as crews lifted the 26-foot steel and titanium topper onto the Elliott Tower on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
