Harkness bells silent until May
Yale’s most iconic landmark will spend the year shrouded behind a mask of tarp and steel.
There will be no bells and there will be no vistas as Harkness Tower remains draped in scaffolding during its yearlong renovation. The project, whose cost was not disclosed, is scheduled to finish in June, but the contractor hopes to have it ready in time for this year’s May 24 Commencement.
The renovation, focusing on cosmetic rather than structural improvements, will include repairing and replacing stones and bricks, restoring the masonry, and replacing some windows. There will also...
Not a fan of no Harkness tower. Not at all.