Altgeld Chimes
The Senior Memorial Chime Altgeld Hall Tower
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323 Altgeld Hall
1409 West Green Street
Urbana, IL 61801
Altgeld chimes tower refurbished, Quad tradition reinvigorated
The renovation of the Altgeld Chimes Tower, which silenced the chimes in 2016-17, has improved the environment greatly. It was the first renovation in 60 years and the chimes needed it badly.
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The renovation of the Altgeld Chimes Tower, which silenced the chimes in 2015-17, has improved the environment greatly. It was the first renovation in 60 years and the chimes needed it badly.
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You know you’re on the University of Illinois’ campus when you hear the sound of Altgeld Hall’s chimes on the breeze. Now you can experience them off campus, too.
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