The Church Street United Methodist Church bell tower is one of four church towers located within a block of each other. The sanctuary beneath this tower was built in 1901 to replace the one finished in 1856. The original sanctuary was severely damaged in 1899 when a strong wind gust toppled the steeple shortly after choir practice ended. The steeple landed point first into the floor, but no one was injured.
I'd love to hear those bells!
ReplyDeleteI love to hear them too. I don't know if the bells in this tower ring, but the Presbyterian Church has chimes that play on the hour.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice perspective for this bell tower photo. I think you've captured a real piece of history there.
ReplyDeleteI love the angle of this one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tower. I love the angle from which you've photographed it. I must try photographing towers that way. Inspirational.
ReplyDeleteLoved your pussy cat post the other day.