Copley Memorial Bell Tower - Missituk Campus
The most prominent campus landmark, the Copley Bell Tower stands eight stories high and is one of the tallest buildings in New Jerusalem south of the Missituk River. The neogothic tower was built in 1866, in the memory of three brothers who died in the Civil War.
The original bells were replaced by a cunning mechanical setup in the early 1950s. Access to the tower has been forbidden for reasons of safety. The bells ring hourly, plus a single chime on the half hour and the "full rounds" at noon. Stilted and often off-key, the bells’ repertoire is limited to the school song, national anthem, and carols at Christmas time. From the vantage of the tower one gets an excellent view of campus and much of the surrounding town.
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