Ladner Clock Tower

Location:

1956 Main Mall

Date:

1968

Architect:

Thompson, Berwick & Pratt

Cost:

$160,000

Sources of funds:

Gift from Dr. Leon Ladner

Architectural features:

This is a rectangular shaped tower with poured-in-place concrete.

Name History:

Named after Dr. Leon Ladner in honour of his donation of $150,000 to the construction of this tower.

Construction Type:

Reinforced concrete

Notes:

This 121 feet clock tower is built in honor and memory of the pioneers of B.C., in particular Thomas Ellis and William Henry Ladner. It is operated and controlled by a master clock mechanism installed in the Carillon equipment building beside it.

Sources:

Ceremonies Office; UBC Buildings (Campus Planning); UBC Reports (May 21,1998); Thompson, Berwick & Pratt

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