City and County Building - Denver, CO - Carillon on Waymarking.com

The tower clock and bells in the tower of the Denver City and County Building were donated in 1932 by Kate Speer in memory of her husband, former Mayor of Denver, Robert Speer, who supported the City Beautiful movement in the early 1900s. (visit link) Mayor Speer proposed the new City and County building in 1904, but the building was not completed until 1932. There is a plaque in the entrance way of the City and County Building that reads:

TOWER CLOCK AND CHIMES
In Memory Of
ROBERT W SPEER
Mayor of the City and County
of Denver 1904-1912 and 1916-1918
Presented by his wife
KATE A SPEER
To Live in the Hearts We Leave Behind
is Not to Die

There are 10 bells in this carillon; it is best suited for music in the key of C. The clock and carillon have suffered with poor maintenance during periods of financial problems with the city budget, but have been restored during the past five years. The bells chime every fifteen minutes. During the holiday season, performances are given. Very few people know how to play the carillon. (visit link) or (visit link)

Location: 1437 Bannock Street Denver, CO USA 80202 Who controls the carillon?: City and County of Denver Number of bells: 10 Schedule of regular public performances: No regular schedule, but performance often occur during the holiday season into mid-January. Year of construction: 01/01/1932 Structure: Tower on City and County Building 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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