Del Mar Racetrack Mission Bell - Del Mar, CA
N 32° 58.466 W 117° 15.822
11S E 475359 N 3648483
An old Mission Bell at the Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, CA.
Waymark Code: WMCNY5
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2011
Views: 4
This bell is located inside the general admission entrance of the racetrack.
The text from the plaque reads:
"Cast in Spain in the early 16th century, primarily bronze. Used in West Indies missions around 1545. Brought to New Orleans early in the 18th century and found its way to missions in Texas and then on to New Mexico in the mid 18th century. It found its way to San Diego around 1911. Acquired at an auction in Del Mar in 1974 by Carolyn and Shelly Meredith. Donated to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in 1997."
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