National Register of Historic Places

Coughlin Campanile

Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota
Listed
February 26, 1987
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87000223

About this property

The Coughlin Campanile is a chimes tower on the campus of South Dakota State University (SDSU). At 165 feet tall, it is the tallest chimes tower in the state of South Dakota. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. The top observation platform is open to the public, accessed by climbing 180 steps. The tower's chimes cover three octaves and can be "played" manually from an organ in the nearby Lincoln Music Hall. The Campanile also appears in SDSU's business logo and on most letterheads. Per its National Register nomination, "the structure is an important landmark for the campus of South Dakota State University and to the city of Brookings."

Location

Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota
44.31584, -96.78818

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Coughlin Campanile listed on the National Register?

Coughlin Campanile was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 26, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Coughlin Campanile?

Coughlin Campanile is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Coughlin Campanile?

The period of significance for Coughlin Campanile is recorded as the industrial era.

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