Tolling of the Bell - Blue Springs, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wardnkathy
N 39° 00.550 W 094° 16.662
15S E 389374 N 4318570
A firefighter’s ax and pick with a helmet resting on top and a bell hanging down from the helmet.
Waymark Code: WM13NY5
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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Located at a fire station at 1000 W 40 Hwy. The artist is John Banks, a retired firefighter of Henderson, NV. His statement on a Blue Springs city brochure said “The firefighter’s helmet and pick head are the most identifying objects of the fire service. The bell completes this sculptural composition as a worthy tribute to fallen firefighters everywhere.”
Title: Tolling of the Bell

Artist: John Banks

Placement Date: 2016

Website: [Web Link]

Type of Object: Firefighter’s ax and pick with a helmet resting on top and a bell hanging down from the helmet.

Location: Fire station

Material: Metal

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