Former Ottawa City Hall Bell - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 20.485 W 075° 45.461
18T E 440638 N 5021157
This bell, located at the entrance to the City of Ottawa Archives building, was installed in the first, as well as in the second Ottawa City Hall. Look through your right upon entering the main entrance and you will see a bell resting on the floor.
Waymark Code: WMJPBA
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/12/2013
Views: 14
"The bell in the entrance of the Ottawa City Archives building is believed to have been used in Ottawa’s 1st City Hall on Elgin Street from 1858-1878. The bell was then installed in Ottawa’s 2nd City Hall also on Elgin St. from 1878-1931, until a fire destroyed the building."
This information was provided by the City of Ottawa Archives, Tallwood Drive, Ottawa, Ontario.
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