Burton Memorial Tower
| Burton Memorial Tower | |
|---|---|
| Record height | |
| Tallest in Ann Arbor from 1936 to 1967[I] | |
| Preceded by | St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (Ann Arbor, Michigan) |
| Surpassed by | Tower Plaza |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Art Deco, art moderne |
| Address | 230 North Ingalls Street |
| Town or city | Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°16′45.9″N 83°44′18.5″W / 42.279417°N 83.738472°W |
| Year(s) built | 1935-1936 |
| Height | 192 ft (59 m) |
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The Burton Memorial Tower is a clock tower located on Central Campus at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor at 230 North Ingalls Street. Housing a grand carillon, the tower was built in 1936 as a memorial for University President Marion Leroy Burton (presidency: 1920–1925). This carillon is the world's fourth-heaviest, containing 53 bells and weighing a total of 43 tons.