Foreman Carillon - Simsbury, Connecticut
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BruceS
N 41° 52.559 W 072° 48.100
18T E 682418 N 4638343
Carillon in Simsbury United Methodist Church in Simsbury, Connecticut.
Waymark Code: WMC6AN
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2011
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The Foreman Carillon was given the the church in 1986 by Charles W. L. Foreman. The carillon has 55 bells made by Petit & Fritsen. Also within the belfry is the original church bell dated 1840 by Meneely & Co., West Troy, NY. There are concerts at different times throughout the year though the only recurring scheduled ones are a 7:00 pm Sunday evenings in July.
Location:
799 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, Connecticut
Who controls the carillon?: Simsbury United Methodist Church
Number of bells: 55
Schedule of regular public performances:
7:00 pm Sunday evening in July
Year of construction: 01/01/1986
Structure: Simsbury United Methodist Church
Location web page: [Web Link]
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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.