Tom W. Davis Tower
The Tom W. Davis Tower is a clock tower at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. It is located near the North Recreation Center and features a 20x40 foot light-emitting diode display and a large clock. It was completed in autumn of 2017.[1][2][3][4][5] The tower displays inscribed quotes from William McKinley, John F. Kennedy, and Roberto Clemente at its base.[6]
| Tom W. Davis Tower | |
|---|---|
_-_299.jpg.webp) The tower in 2018 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Clock Tower |
| Town or city | Columbus, Ohio |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 40°00′17.8″N 83°00′46.7″W |
| Cost | 1.4 Million USD |
| Owner | The Ohio State University |
| Height | 74 feet |
| Known for | Large LED display |
History
The tower was named after Tom W. Davis, in honor of his gift of US$1.4 million to The Ohio State University.
References
- Knox, Tom (June 28, 2016). "Ohio State campus getting 'iconic' 75-foot clock tower". Columbus Business First.
- "Tom W. Davis Clock Tower". The Lantern. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
- "The Real Reason OSU Bought The Tom W. Davis Clock Tower". 1870 Mag. January 2, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- "Tom W. Davis Tower". studentlife.osu.edu. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- "Ohio State Students Clown "Iconic" Tom W. Davis Clock Tower". 26 October 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
- Smola, Jennifer. "Ohio State students questioning clock tower". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
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