"Historic Tower Clocks and Bells of Alabama" by Thomas Kaufmann

The views and opinions expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect those of the Alabama Department of Archives and History.

Kaufmann’s presentation tells Alabama’s story through its historic tower clocks and bells. From its earliest history through the Civil Rights movements, the bells of Alabama have rung out in remembrance of the state’s solemn and sacred moments. Kaufmann encourages listeners to consider the historic significance of bells and the need for their preservation.
Thomas Kaufmann is an architectural historian and preservationist from Alexander City. He currently serves as the Library Supervisor at the Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science Library at Tuskegee University. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Auburn University in 1988, and a Certificate in Classical Architecture from the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art in New York City in 1992.

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Food for Thought 2019 is made possible by the Friends of the Alabama Archives and a grant from the Alabama Humanities Foundation, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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