The Victory Bell - Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
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The Victory Bell originally came to campus back in 1892. Today the bell rings after home football victories and graduates are welcomed to ring it after graduation (their own personal victory). The bell currently sits in front of Lewis Alumni Centre.
Waymark Code: WM15BTZ
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 12/02/2021
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The Victory Bell is on display in front of the Lewis Alumni Centre. The bell was originally purchased for the purpose of sounding the changing of classes and has rung on the WSU Pullman campus since 1892. In 1930 the bell was moved to the top of the newer College Hall to be rung after home football victories. Starting in the 70s, the bell was no longer rung due to safety concerns around rooftop access. However, in 1998 the bell was restored with a gift from the Class of 1948 and moved to its current resting place. Today it can be heard ringing again after home football victories and fans are welcome to stop by and take their turn wringing the Victory Bell. Graduating students can also stop by after their commencement ceremony to ring the bell in celebration. Summarized from
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From Nearby History: The many ups and downs of WSU's Victory Bell article in the Daily News: link
The 1,000 pound Victory Bell traces to Baltimore, where is was manufactured by McShane Foundry and purchased by Washington Agriculture College for $340 from school supplier J.D. Girton of Spokane. The bell has rung for other reasons including in 1897 when a men's dormitory burned down in the middle of the night - it was rung loudly and repeatedly to wake the students and summon townsfolk and the fire department.
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