Switzler Hall

General Information on the Building

Link to larger image of Photograph of Switzler Hall ca. 1900
Photograph of Switzler Hall ca. 1900
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/47/12)
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Link to larger image of Photograph of Switzler Hall and the Engineering building ca. 1910
Photograph of Switzler Hall and the Engineering building ca. 1910
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/47/12)
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Link to larger image of Photograph of the Switzler Bell Tower, 2003
Photograph of the Switzler Bell Tower, 2003
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Link to larger image of Photograph of the Switzler Bell, 1909
Photograph of the Switzler Bell, 1909
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/47/3)
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Link to larger image of Photograph of the Switzler Bell as Seen Today
Photograph of the Switzler Bell as Seen Today
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Link to larger image of Automatic Striking Device Plans for Switzler Bell, 1966
Automatic Striking Device Plans for Switzler Bell, 1966
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Link to larger image of Switzler Bell Specifications, 1966
Switzler Bell Specifications, 1966
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Link to larger image of Student with Switzler Hall Bell, 1909
Student with Switzler Hall Bell, 1909. Note: it was a longstanding campus gag to steal the Switzler Bell's clapper, so that the signal for classes to start would not be sounded.
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri: C:0/47/3)
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Link to larger image of Article from <i>The Columbia Missourian</i>, April 30, 1929: M.U. Bell Rung By Goat in 1880
Article from The Columbia Missourian, April 30, 1929: "M.U. Bell Rung By Goat in 1880"
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Link to larger image of Article from Mizzou Weekly, October 12, 2004: A Mizzou Mystery
Article from Mizzou Weekly, October 12, 2004: "A Mizzou Mystery"
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Institute of Museum and Library Services

This project was originally developed with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the state of Missouri.