On Wednesday, the scaffolding surrounding McGraw Tower was fully removed, revealing the clocktower for the first time in nearly two years.
The Sun’s Photography Department chronicled the entire process — from the clocktower before the scaffolding went up, to its removal and finally to the reemergence of one of Cornell’s most beloved symbols.
Zeinab Faraj
Zeinab Faraj is a member of the class of 2028 in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is the features editor on the 143rd Editorial Board and was the assistant sports editor of the 143rd Editorial Board. You can reach her at zfaraj@cornellsun.com.

Nathan Ellison
Nathan Ellison is a staff photographer and a member of the Class of 2028 in the College of Arts and Sciences. He can be reached at nellison@cornellsun.com.
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