Congregational Church Bell Tower - Rye, NH
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
N 43° 06.673 W 070° 46.384
19T E 355739 N 4774691
Quick Description: This classic New England church is the third one on this site, reconstructed in 1959 after fire destroyed the one built in 1837. Apparently no bell was placed in the tower, and the old, cracked bell is on display.
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 4/9/2012 4:57:51 AM
Waymark Code: WME6A6
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Long Description:

This bell, manufactured by the Blymyer Manufacturing Company in Cincinnati, Ohio in the 1800's, hung in the belfry of the third building of the Congregational Church in the coastal town of Rye, NH, built in 1837 and burned in 1959 - now on display.

Address of Tower:
580 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH United States
03708

Still Operational: no

Number of bells in tower?: 0

Relevant website?: [Web Link]

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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Unknown
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