Sir John Bennett Bell Tower - Dearborn, MI
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scrapcat
N 42° 18.361 W 083° 13.672
17T E 316375 N 4686157
Located above the relocated Sir John Bennett Bell Tower (formerly of London, England), the clock figures, Gog and Magog, toll the chimes of this shop every 15 minutes.
Waymark Code: WMEGEZ
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2012
Views: 11
This bell tower serves as a central meeting point with the historic Greenfield Village Henry Ford Museum. Originally located in London England, the Sir John Bennett building was relocated to Dearborn, MI in 1931.
According to the sign in front:
"Sir John Bennett liked the mythical story of Gog and Magog, the ancient protectors of Britain, so he re-created them for the front of his shop. The clock figures, Gog and Magog, toll the chimes of this shop every 15 minutes.
Sir John Bennett was a successful clock, watch and jewelry maker in London, England. This building stood a grand five stories at its original London site. It was scaled down to two stories when it was moved to Greenfield Village. Today, it is a sweet ship inside.
Built in 1931 in Greenfield Village. Exterior decorative elements from original shop in London, England."
You can hear the bells chime whether you are walking around the village, riding in a Model T, or enjoying the Weiser Railroad.
Address of Tower:
Greenfield Village Henry Ford Museum
Main Street
Dearborn, MI USA
48120
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 3
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
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