River Forest in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Alumni Bell Tower
Photographed By Sean Flynn, September 20, 2023
1. Alumni Bell Tower Marker
erected in praise of the Triune God
and in memory of
Robert Erfourth and David Hammes
—
June 1975
The bell in this tower, cast in the year 1881,
is the original bell from the first site of
Concordia Teachers College in Addison, Illinois
Erected 1975.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 41° 53.944′ N, 87° 48.549′ W. Marker is in River Forest, Illinois, in Cook County. The bell tower is along the pathway inside Concordia University Chicago's campus, across from Addison Hall and to the east of the Gieseman Gymnasium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7400 Augusta Street, River Forest IL 60305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Anne T. Smedinghoff Memorial Garden (approx. half a mile away); River Forest Women's Club (approx. half a mile away); River Forest Firsts (approx. half a mile away); Eugene Field Park (approx. half a mile away); Gold Star Men of the World War (approx. half a mile away); Lindberg Park
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Regarding Alumni Bell Tower. What is today known as Concordia University Chicago was originally located in Addison, Illinois, about 10 miles to the west of River Forest, and first known as Addison Teacher Seminary. The school held its final class in Addison in 1913 and moved the following school year to this new campus in River Forest and changed its name to Concordia College.
Additional keywords. Concordia University Chicago River Forest Illinois
Photographed By Sean Flynn, September 20, 2023
2. Alumni Bell Tower at Concordia University Chicago
The southeast corner of Gieseman Gymnasium can be seen on the left.
Photographed By Sean Flynn, September 20, 2023
3. Martin Luther statue
A statue of Martin Luther, erected in 1994, is located across the pathway from the gymnasium and bell tower. Addison Hall can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
