Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon
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General information
TypeCarillon
Architectural styleBrutalism
LocationWashington Park
Address1740 W Fayette Ave,
Springfield, Illinois 62704
United States
Coordinates39°47′22″N 89°41′00″W / 39.7894952°N 89.6834341°W / 39.7894952; -89.6834341
InauguratedJune 1962
Renovated1978, 1987, 1993, 2000, 2008
Cost$200,000
Renovation cost$90,000 (2008)
OwnerSpringfield Park District
Height
Architectural132 feet (40 m)
Observatory
  • 48 feet (15 m)
  • 84 feet (26 m)
  • 120 feet (37 m)
Technical details
Floor count3
Lifts/elevators1
Design and construction
Architect(s)Bill Turley
Other designersPetit & Fritsen (bell casting)
Other information
Public transit accessBus transport SMTD
Website
www.carillon-rees.org

The Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon is a carillon located in Washington Park in Springfield, Illinois. The brutalist tower stands 132 feet and is constructed from concrete, brick and steel. It was dedicated in 1962 and designed by Bill Turley. Each year the carillon hosts the International Carillon Festival which features world-renowned carillonneurs.