YESCO Refurbishes Utah State University’s Tower in Logan, Utah
YESCO began by removing the old LED strips and installing brand-new RGB (red, green, blue) LED strips on all four sides of the university’s tower, displaying the glowing letter ‘A’ for Utah State’s Aggies. A control box was also supplied and installed, allowing the display to feature the university’s colors — white and, of course, Aggie blue.
Lastly, YESCO installed a stem-mounted photocell, automatically activating the LED illumination at dusk and turning it off at dawn. Each letter ‘A’ measures approximately 12-feet-wide x 14-feet-tall. A fun fact is the original ‘A’ light contained 146 candle light bulbs and was affixed to the west wide of the tower.
“This project is a blend of tradition an innovation – honoring Utah State University’s legacy while integrating cutting-edge RGB LED technology,” said Jeff Young, executive vice president, YESCO. “The new signage not only enhances the visibility and vibrancy of the tower but it also allows for dynamic displays that reflect the university’s spirit.”
“Lighting the ‘A’ atop Utah State University’s Old Main has been a cherished Aggie tradition throughout our history,” said Ben Berrett, associate vice president for USU Facilities. “YESCO made a great effort to work with our dedicated Facilities team to make sure this tradition continues without interruption. We view the lighting of the Old Main ‘A’ as a way to show the world our success as a campus community.”