For the first time since the University of Colorado at Boulder's Old Main was restored in the 1980s, the United States flag once again will fly from the north tower, thanks to several individuals and campus committees that donated time and money to erect a new aluminum flag pole.
Tomorrow (May 22) at 1 p.m., an ROTC color guard will raise the all-weather flag. Work crews secured the pole on top of old Main last weekend. Lights also were installed at the base of the pole to illuminate the flag around the clock.Ìý
The flag pole that was replaced had been on top of Old Main since 1935 and was not stable enough to support a flag in high winds. Built in 1876, Old Main is the university's oldest building.Ìý
For more information contact Mary Ann Myer at (303) 492-6222,