Bell @ the West End Theater - Blackwater, MO
Posted by: YoSam.
N 38° 58.908 W 092° 59.635
15S E 500526 N 4314756
Originally built in 1903 as a Baptist Church...
Waymark Code: WM122QP
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2020
Views: 4
County of display: Cooper County
Location of display: Trigg & Dodderidge Avenues
The bell from this tower is no longer in place, but is mounted on a pole at the NE corner of the building.
Casting marks on the bell indicate that it was made by
The C.S. Bell Company in Hillsboro, Ohio
"West End Theatre ~ Was originally built in 1903 as a Baptist church. The theatre now holds plays throughout the year as well as weddings, receptions as well as annual concerts by Bob Mine, the nation's most famous Rag-time piano and composer. 2015 the theatre will also play host to Randle Chowning, founder of the Ozark Mountian Daredevils.
For more information on the West End Theatre rental or events contact Mark Danner (660) 888-2300" ~ City of Blackwater
"The West End Community Theatre is housed in a 1905 church featuring the original church pews & stained glass windows. Jay Turley, local playwright, writes and directs the plays at no cost. The troupe consists of many volunteer actors from Blackwater and neighboring towns. Proceeds to Community projects. Free refreshments.
"2:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. performances each date.
Theatre has central air and heat." ~ West End Community Theater
" ... There is also an old jail, circa 1890; a theater housed in a 108-year-old church, a reconditioned one-room school and a telephone museum. ... " ~ Tour Boonslick
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