Citation for left: "Campanile Restoration," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
Citation for right: "Campanile Scaffolding," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Background
After almost seventy years of wind and weather, the iconic Campanile on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa was ready for substantial restoration in 1994. Bricks were cracked, the foundation was settling, and large stones around the base were bulging outward. While the structure was likely in little danger of collapsing, it did need something much more significant than a quick tuckpointing.
Most of the work was carried out over the summer and fall of 1994, simultaneously with the major renovation of the adjacent Rod Library. Consequently, a good portion of that part of campus was torn up and inaccessible to the public for a few months. Construction work in that area even displaced Homecoming campaniling activities that year.
In early August 1994, someone, likely from the Facilities Planning staff, took several rolls of film of the work as it stood at that time. Shortly before he retired, Associate Vice President for Facilities Morris Mikkelsen brought these photos to the University Archives. A series of photos, shot day by day during the whole project, would certainly be interesting. However, this series of images gives a nice look at what was happening in the middle of the work. The photos confirm that the brick cladding was in very bad shape and needed to be replaced completely. Other photos show moisture damage to the interior and at least slight deterioration of the limestone trim.
Damaged Base
Citation: "Damaged Base," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
Citation: "Damaged Base from left," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
Damaged Interior
Citation: "Damaged Interior," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Damaged Cladding Brickwork
Citation: "Damaged Brickwork," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Citation: "Damaged Brickwork," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Citation: "Damaged Brickwork," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Drilling a Test Core
Citation: "Drilling a Test Core," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Citation: "Drilling a Test Core," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
Cladding Removal
Citation: "Cladding Removal," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Citation: "Cladding Removal," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Citation: "Cladding Removal," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
Citation: "Cladding Removal," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Citation: "Cladding Removal," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Limestone Trim
Citation: "Limestone Trim," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
Citation: "Shaving the Limestone Trim," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
Citation: "Shaving the Limestone Trim," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
Long Range Views of the Project
Citation: "Long Range View of Project," 1994, in the University of Northern Iowa Photograph Collections #29, box: CAM 3 box 1 folder Restoration, 1994 University Archives, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa.
Essay by University Archivist Gerald L. Peterson, with scanning by Library Assistant Joy Lynn, October 2014; last updated January 30, 2015 (GP); citations added by Lydia L. Pakala.