Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Denny Chimes
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
1. Denny Chimes Marker Side A
This bell tower, an enduring symbol of Alabama's first university, was erected in honor of President George H. Denny, under whose leadership (1911 to 1936) The University of Alabama gained national prominence. Conceived by Jerome M. Britchey and his classmates, this free-standing campanile carillon was built by Skinner, Maxwell, and Company and dedicated May 27, 1929, with Governor Bibb Graves presiding. Converted in 1945 from a bell carillon to an electronic system and modernized in 1966, its echoes have continued to touch the hearts and memories of Alabamians from ever walk of life.
Exhausted by years of service, the system was replaced in 1986 with a 25-bell bronze carillon of the highest known quality and design. The funding for the bells and the establishment of a permanent fund for continuing maintenance were made possible by the University's alumni and special friends. This marker stands as a tangible expression of gratitude to all who have participated in the erection and preservation of this historical monument.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Landmarks. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1929.
Location. 33° 12.6′ N, 87° 32.774′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. University of Alabama (a few steps from this marker); The President's Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); University of Alabama Civil War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rotunda Plaza (about 500 feet away); Shockly’s Escort Company Of Cavalry (about 600 feet away); Storrs Cadet Troop (about 600 feet away); Amelia Gayle Gorgas (about 600 feet away); Site Of Franklin Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.
Also see . . .
1. Denny Chimes. Wikipedia (Submitted on September 5, 2020.)
2. Details of the 25-bell electric-automatic carillon. (Submitted on September 5, 2020, by Carl Scott Zimmerman of Kirkwood, Missouri.)
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
2. Denny Chimes Marker Side B
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
3. Denny Chimes & Marker
Photographed By Tim Carr, November 17, 2008
4. Denny Chimes
Photographed By Tim Carr, March 13, 2010
5. Denny Chimes on the Quad across from the President's Mansion
Photographed By Tim Carr, November 17, 2008
6. 1999 Co-Captain Shaun Alexander (Alabama Football Captains Walk of Fame)
Around the base of the tower is the Alabama football captains walk of fame, which bears hand and foot impressions of each captain from Crimson Tide teams dating back to the 1940s.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,023 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 8, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
