In the late 1920s, university students were finally successful in collecting the necessary funding to construct a tower, although not as a war memorial.

The base supports a red brick shaft that gradually tapers to a limestone crown featuring a belfry with square pillars separated by partially open neoclassical grills, all topped off by a stepped pyramidal roof of limestone.

[3] Inside the base is an automatic player that plays roll music in addition to a keyboard console that is used on special occasions.

[6] Surrounding the tower is the Walk of Fame, where captains of the football team have placed their hand and footprints in cement slabs at its base since 1948.

[7] The ceremony occurs annually as part of the A-Day festivities, when previous season captains are honored.