Carillon - Norfolk's War Memorial Carillon Tower, Simcoe ON
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
N 42° 50.470 W 080° 18.321
17T E 556765 N 4743410
Contained within the Norfolk's War Memorial in the heart of downtown Simcoe, near many of the other parks and sightseeing opportunities.
Waymark Code: WM82G5
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 01/15/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
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As stated on the plaque for the Great War: This carillon tower has been placed here with the hope that it may long stand in evergrowing honour and unfading gratitude to our men of Norfolk who laid down their lives in the Great War 1914 - 1918.

Below is a list of those that served and died during that war. Opposite the entrance to the carillon is another plaque for World War II. (see gallery images)

According to one website: This memorial is located on the southeast corner of Norfolk Street and Wilson Avenue in Simcoe, Ontario. It was dedicated on June 17th, 1925 in honor of the service men from Norfolk County killed in World War I. The structure is 60 feet in height by 22 feet square. It is constructed of Hagersville limestone and trimmed with carved Indianna stone and is set on a pile foundation. It comprises 23 bells weighing over 8,000 pounds. In 1946, a plaque was added with the names of those killed in World War II.

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Location:
157 Norfolk St N
Simcoe, ON Canada
N3Y 3N6

Who controls the carillon?: City of Simcoe, ON

Number of bells: 23

Schedule of regular public performances:
From May to December there are performances during the evenings.

Year of construction: 06/17/1925

Structure: Free standing tower that encases the carillon

Location web page: [Web Link]
Visit Instructions:
An original photograph of the carillon is required. One of you and your crew doing your very best imitation of Quasimodo and/or Esmeralda will be most appreciated.
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