North Carolina State University Memorial Belltower
| Memorial Belltower | |
|---|---|
Memorial Belltower | |
| General information | |
| Type | Clock tower |
| Architectural style | Romanesque Revival and Collegiate Gothic |
| Location | NE corner of North Campus, N.C. State University, Raleigh, N.C. |
| Coordinates | 35°47′10″N 78°39′49″W / 35.78615°N 78.66351°W |
| Completed | 1937 (tower) November 11, 1949 (formal dedication) 2021 (bells) |
| Renovated | 2019-2021 |
| Renovation cost | $55 million. |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | William Henry Deacy |
| Website | |
| Memorial Belltower Website | |
The North Carolina State University Memorial Belltower (officially the Memorial Tower, informally known as the Belltower) is a 115-foot-tall (35 m) free-standing bell tower on the Main Campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina Conceived as a war memorial to honor university alumni killed in World War I and the university's overall participation in the conflict, the Belltower now serves as a perpetual memorial for N.C. State students and alumni who gave their lives in the service of the nation. A prominent university symbol, the tower is a popular rallying point for the campus community.