Ladner Clock Tower

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Date: 1968
Architect: Thompson, Berwick & Pratt
Cost: $160,000
Sources of funds: Gift from Dr. Leon Ladner
Architectural features: This is a rectangular shaped tower with poured-in-place concrete.
Name History: Named after Dr. Leon Ladner in honour of his donation of $150,000 to the construction of this tower.
Construction Type: Reinforced concrete
Notes: This 121 feet clock tower is built in honor and memory of the pioneers of B.C., in particular Thomas Ellis and William Henry Ladner. It is operated and controlled by a master clock mechanism installed in the Carillon equipment building beside it.
Sources: Ceremonies Office; UBC Buildings (Campus Planning); UBC Reports (May 21,1998); Thompson, Berwick & Pratt