Luther Tower
Luther Tower designed by architect Charles Klauder and was completed in 1966. At its base is a small chapel, the Chapel of the Holy Apostles and its crown contains a 49-bell carillon. The bells are dedicated to the memory of all Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod pastors. The largest bell weighs 2.5 tons and the smallest weighs 17 pounds.
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