Construction Updates: Riter Millennium Carillon Tower

May 11, 2001

"That's it, the last bell is in," a worker shouts late Friday afternoon after installing bells all week.




The final bell (second from top) was installed Friday afternoon.


May 8 , 2001


Bells are lifted to tower Tuesday.


Close-up of bells being installed.


The largest bell, donated by the Riter family, is to be placed at the top of the tower.
The bell weighs 2300 pounds.


May 7 , 2001

bells arrive
Bells arrive Monday morning.

worker with top bell
Workers ready to place the top bell in the tower.

tower under construction
Workers prepare tower for bells to be installed.

Bells ready for installation
Installation of bells will continue through the week.