Central United Methodist Church - Lansing, MI
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N 42° 44.084 W 084° 33.246
16T E 700221 N 4734259
36 bell carillon located at the Central United Methodist Church in Lansing, MI, directly across the street from the state Capitol building.
Waymark Code: WM15ZQ8
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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The carillon, containing 36 bells, was donated by Christopher Hansen, and was dedicated on December 23, 1951. The bells range in weight from 760 lbs. to 9 lbs. The cost, including installation, was $6,000. Wendell Westcott, organist at Central UMC, and MSU carillonneur from 1947-1985, rang the inaugural concert. Mr. Westcott is credited for his selection of a true carillon, and not an electronic mechanism. The bells were poured at the Petit and Fritsen foundry in the Netherlands, in existence since 1660. Church Website

Additional information here: The true Silver Bells: Central United Methodist's Carillon
Location:
215 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI USA
48933

Who controls the carillon?: Central United Methodist Church

Number of bells: 36

Schedule of regular public performances:
Sunday mornings before church services.

Year of construction: 12/23/1951

Structure: The bell tower is attached to the Central United Methodist Church

Location web page: [Web Link]
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.
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