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Location / Concept
The plaza and clock tower project, as outlined by
architect William G. Ryals, calls for refurbished parking, walkways and tower to upgrade the central campus. It will be augmented by additional funds for improvements to the current administration building, bridge and academic center.
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August, 2006
Tumalo, Oregon resident and clock enthusiast Lewis Bennett (left) sold the movement to Corban, donating a third of the appraised value to help us keep costs to a minimum. World-renowned clockmaker Ed Beacham, Sisters, Oregon (right) is serving as consultant and fabricator for the mechanisms that will be required to run the clock.
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Late September, 2006
Campus Care Director Tom Samek and Pat Walsh loaded the clock movement in Tumalo, Oregon.
After a full day of work, Corban's clock was safely retrieved and will remain on display until the tower is built.
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September, 2006
The gear mechanism shown here represents a similar one that will transfer the energy from the clock's vertical power train shaft to the four faces at the top of the tower. Work on this system will take place simultaneous to the tower construction.
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April, 2007
A clear look at the clock works on display in the Corban Administration building.
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(Click for larger view)
The Clock tower plans are finalized and construction waits city permits. View shows Legacy Plaza where alumni and friends may purchase inscribed personalized bricks.
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A view from the main drive in front of Schimmel Hall, looking toward the Psalm Center. The tower is 51 ft high -- 21 feet taller than Schimmel Hall and three feet taller than the Psalm Center.
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July 9, 2007
Work has officially begun on the Clock tower. Today's work involves digging out a core sample to establish stability for the tower's foundation.
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August 15, 2007
Excavation for the 24' square foundation begins.
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September 4, 2007
The Clock tower's foundation is poured.
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September 19, 2007
A complex system of forms is required to create inside and outside wall pours as well as two sub floors.
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October 6, 2007
President Reno
Hoff speaks at the Clock tower dedication during Corban's Homecoming Weekend.
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October 15, 2007
Construction crews pour the concrete for the Clock tower's archway and pillars.
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October 17, 2007
The base structure for the tower is nearing completion. About 30 vertical feet of structural block will now be laid for the main shaft of the tower, followed by a “topping out” with the 10’ x 10’ “room” that constitutes the clock faces area and the final copper roof and finial.
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October 29, 2007
The ceiling of the walk-through section of the tower base is being poured and rebar for the next level installed.
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November 5, 2007
Scaffolding is being assembled for the masons to begin the construction block section of the tower. The block will begin installation this week.
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November 11, 2007
Masons install the center shaft section of the tower which is built of 4 x 8 x 16" construction block.
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November 11, 2007
When complete, the block mid-section will be later to be topped by clock face section and roof.
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November 14, 2007
Part of the gears that transmit power to each of the four clock dials.
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November 19, 2007
A crane lifts cement block needed to construct the tower.
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November 26, 2007
Masons are completing the construction block around the 12’ high louvered openings. About another 6 feet of block will be added to complete this portion of the tower.
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November 27, 2007
The 10’ x 10’ framework that will be covered with travertine stone. The circles are openings for clock dials.
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November 28, 2007
The framework for the peak of the roof which will be covered with copper colored metal.
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November 29, 2007
The 7 ft. numeral bezels for the clock faces.
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December 3, 2007
The construction block section is complete.
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February 1, 2008
Footings for the retaining walls are laid. The walls will separate the upper and lower plaza levels.
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February 5, 2008
The tower's section containing the four clock face dials arrives on campus.
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February 5 , 2008
The retaining wall forms are prepared for the pouring of cement.
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February 6, 2008
Workers prepare the four clock face dials, which can be seen here, to lift on to footings in preparation for finishing work on this section.
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February 6, 2008
Cement is pumped into the retaining walls.
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February 6, 2008
The tower roof arrives on campus. This metal roof will receive air vents on top and also a round ball finial.
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February 6, 2008
The tower roof is placed on to the clock dials section of the tower.
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February 6, 2008
The roof is securely placed on its resting place. After all the finish work is added, the entire section will be lifted on top of the tower.
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February 8, 2008
Travertine stone from Peru was installed on the framework.
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February 11, 2008
The stone surfaces were cut in preparation for installing the clock dials.
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February 11, 2008
Louvers are placed into the spaces designed to allow the bell sounds to escape.
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February 12, 2008
The clock dial bezels are prepared for installation.
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February 12, 2008
LED lights are delivered on alumalite panels. These serve as backlit illumination for the clock dials and will be controlled by computer.
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February 12, 2008
DuPont Corian material was developed for use outdoors. It was bolted to the bezels for precise installation.
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February 13, 2008
Workers lift the 300-lb. assembly over to the site for installation.
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February 14, 2008
The clock dials are secured in place.
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February 14, 2008
Boxed areas will hold the inscribed commemorative bricks in what will be known as Legacy Plaza.
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February 18, 2008
The big day! A crane lifts the 10,600 lb. clock face section to its resting place on the tower.
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February 18, 2008
The clock faces and roof complete the 54’ tower.
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February 18, 2008
The tower height is complete. The rest is details….
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February 25, 2008
Workers begin to lay the commemorative bricks. If you would like to take part in this once in a lifetime opportunity by purchasing a commemorative brick, click here.
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April 16, 2008
The tower, which was completed in April, now illuminates the evening sky on campus. Photo by Jim Warthan.
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