Hillcrest Park Cemetery Carillon Tower - Springfield, MA
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The Hillcrest Park Cemetery carillon is located at 895 Parker Street in Springfield, MA.
Waymark Code: WM17H03
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 02/20/2023
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The Hillcrest Park Cemetery carillon is located in a freestanding tower on the grounds of the cemetery. The tower was constructed in 1937 and the carillon became operational the same year. The carillon has 25 bells were cast by John Taylor & Co. in 1936.
The irregular octagonal tower has an entrance framed by a Gothic arch. Above are three rectangular windows separated by relief sculptures. At the top is are sets of four open Gothic style windows on each of the four larger sides and a double set of Gothic style open window on the four smaller sides. Pinnacles rise from each of the top 8 corners.
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