Furman University Bell Tower; structure dedicated to Alester Furman

Item

Legacies Classification
Memorial Place
Memorial Type
Space on Campus
Memorial Context
Lost Cause
Memorialized Subject
Furman, Alester
Title
Furman University Bell Tower; structure dedicated to Alester Furman
Background and Context
The current Bell Tower is the icon of the university, often found on seals, stickers, t shirts, and more. However, the old Bell Tower rang for Confederate victories for the duration of the Civil War, as Furman students would celebrate the victories.
Physical Description
An ivory clock tower, with a spiral staircase to the top where carillon bells ring.
Memorial Inscription
This replica of the bell tower of the main building of the original Greenville campus has been erected to bring back memories of the beginnings of Furman University in Greenville and in honor of Alester Garden Furman (October 22, 1867- March 06, 1962) by his children. 1965.
Creator/Participating Person(s)
Unknown
Date created, installed or dedicated
1854
Date Modified
1958
Historical Period
1820-1865: Slavery, Anti-Slavery, and Civil War
1945-1976: Era of Civil Rights Movement and resistance to Civil Rights Movement
Funded by
Family of Alester Furman
Location: Institution, City, State
Furman University; Greenville, South Carolina
Wikidata
Furman University Wikidata
Learn More About this Subject
History of the bell tower
Furman's Legacy of Slavery digital exhibit
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