Elliott Tower is a carillon tower on the campus of Oakland University in Auburn Hills, Michigan, completed in 2014.

Elliott Tower
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General information
TypeCarillon
LocationAuburn Hills, Michigan (Between the Oakland Center, Kresge Library, and O'Dowd Hall)
Coordinates42°40′25″N 83°12′57″W / 42.67361°N 83.21583°W / 42.67361; -83.21583
Named forHugh and Nancy Elliott
Completed2014
OwnerOakland University
Dimensions
Other dimensions49 bells in the carillon
Design and construction
Architect(s)Niagara Murano
Website
Elliott Tower

Description

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In late 2012, Hugh and Nancy Elliott, longtime donors to Oakland University and after whom the school's Business and Informational Technology building is named, made another donation to the university to be used for the construction of a carillon tower.[1]

Groundbreaking occurred on April 19, 2013, with the dedication ceremony held on September 19, 2014. The 151-foot tower was planned to be the main campus's centerpiece. A water fountain, a garden, and decorative landscaping have been added at the tower's base.[2]

Summer Carillon Concert Series

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Beginning in 2015, Oakland University established the tradition of carillon recitals occurring on six Fridays during the summer. The inaugural series included recitals by Olesya Rostovskaya, among others.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Murray, Diana Dillaber (May 12, 2014). "Bronze bells hoisted to top of OU's Elliott carillon tower". Royal Oak Tribune. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Elliott Tower". Oakland University. Retrieved August 25, 2014.