Chime Tower

Chime Tower 1964

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Artwork Information

Artist:

Richard J. "Dick" Stensrude (1929-2007)

Date:

1964

Media:

Brick, Stainless Steel

Location:

Located outside between Hanna Hall, Gaiser Hall, and Cannell Library.

About the Artist:

Stensrude graduated from Vancouver High School in 1946. After one year he enrolled at Clark College, Vancouver, WA. majoring in Art and went on to Washington State University, majoring in Art Education. In 1950, the start of the Korean War, he joined the US Navy for 4 years. Upon discharge from the US Navy, Stensrude finished his BA in Art Education at the University of Washington. He started teaching at a junior high school in Vancouver, WA, but interrupted that with a brief career as a greeting card writer-illustrator with Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, MO. He returned to teaching after a year at Hallmark and taught at Clark College in various areas of Art and Design for approximately 30 years, earning the Teacher of the Year award in 1984.

Artwork Description:

The Chime Tower is a centerpiece of Clark College's main campus since its dedication on September 30, 1964. It rings on the quarter hours, and can play music. At the 75th Anniversary in 2008, the alumni association added lighting to the top of the tower. The college's Chime Tower was designed by Richard Stensrude, begun in 1964, and incorporates materials from the local Hidden Brick Company and the nearby Alcoa plant.

Acquisition Information:

The Chime Tower was a gift of the Clark College Alumni Association in 1964.

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