University of Nebraska officials say a major renovation is underway on Mueller Tower. The 84-foot limestone landmark that has stood at the heart of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus since 1949.
The goal of the project is to preserve the bell tower’s structural integrity and historic character while improving its durability for future generations of Huskers. “The stone in the tower has been chipping and spalling due to years of wear and weather damage,” says Jennifer Pleake, a project manager with Facilities Planning and Capital Programs. “It was definitely time to give Mueller Tower a tune-up.”
The project is funded through state maintenance dollars allocated by the Nebraska Legislature under Legislative Bill 384. The work will include replacing deteriorating limestone, reinforcing structural anchors and upgrading waterproofing systems…