Memorial Tower, Baton Rouge

Memorial Tower is a clock tower on the Louisiana State University campus. The 175-foot structure, also called the Campanile (Bell Tower), is a memorial to Louisianans who died in World War I. The tower's interior hosts a small military museum.

Construction of the tower began in 1923 and was completed in 1926. It was designed in the Italian Renaissance architectural style by architect Theodore Link. The design includes bronze plaques etched with the names of nearly 1,500 fallen soldiers.

Memorial Tower is an icon for the Louisiana State University campus. The chimes ring every quarter hour until 10 PM. At noon, the chimes ring out with the alma mater. Tradition states that an LSU student can only become a "true LSU student" if they are kissed under the tower on Valentine's Day when the chimes ring at midnight.

The plaza in front of Memorial Tower is often used for campus-wide celebrations. It is a popular spot for photography, especially when the holiday lights are on grand display.