Denny Chimes
Monument University bell tower and campus landmark at Alabama
A bell tower on the University of Alabama campus, Denny Chimes is a common photo stop for visitors attending campus events and Crimson Tide games.
Denny Chimes is a campanile on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and a long-standing campus landmark. It was dedicated in 1929 and is a prominent vertical feature on the university Quad.
The tower rises to about 115 feet, making it visually dominant on the surrounding lawn and a frequent subject for photographs. The structure houses a chiming instrument that sounds at regular intervals and for campus events, and the area around the base is a common gathering and photo spot for students and visitors.
The monument was built and dedicated in 1929 and named for George H. Denny, who served as president of the university during the early 20th century. Since its dedication it has served as a ceremonial and symbolic focal point for campus activities.
The campanile stands on the Quad of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, within the central university campus and adjacent to open green space used for ceremonies and student gatherings.
- Height: About 115 feet tall and sited prominently on the University of Alabama campus Quad
- Dedication: Dedicated in 1929 and named for university president George H. Denny
How to Get to Denny Chimes #
Denny Chimes is located on the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa; it is accessible on foot from central campus parking areas and served by campus shuttles during the academic year. From I-20/59, follow signs into Tuscaloosa and toward the university core.
Tips for Visiting Denny Chimes #
- Visit during a university event or home game to catch the campus culture that surrounds the monument.
- The plaza around the chimes is a good place to sit-student handprints in the nearby sidewalks and bricks often provide little surprises.
- The best photograph is taken late afternoon when the tower's shadow stretches across the quad.
Best Time to Visit Denny Chimes #
Visit in the academic year to experience the site within campus life.
Weather & Climate near Denny Chimes #
Denny Chimes's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1445 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (161 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
