Celebrating Beaumont Tower's 95th birthday

After College Hall's demolition, plans to add a new building to the space were disrupted by World War I, which saw an artillery shed assembled to supplement the military presence on campus. Upset by the idea that a historic spot on campus was being used for a rather utilitarian purpose, alumnus John Beaumont set forth with a plan to preserve the “Sacred Space” on campus, creating a memorial tower and keeping the space around it clear of new buildings.

The cornerstone of Beaumont Tower was laid was on October 23, 1928.  Beaumont included in the cornerstone several items to commemorate his graduation year, including an 1882 College Annual and commencement program.