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The simple answer is The real answer may well be a little more
complex. From this question came others such as: Who purchased
the bell? When and where does it first appear? Who would have the
resources to purchase the bell? I am going to offer some thoughts that
may challenge or shake the tree of conventional wisdom.
The log school (1875 1887) and the first Congregational Church also
called Melrose School (1888 1892) did not have belfrys so the bell,
in all probability, did not appear until the church constructed a new
building in 1893 which did have a belfry (see photograph). Bells in those
days came in many sizes, weights, and alloys. On average, a cast iron
bell weighing 350 pounds could be purchased for about $.50 per pound
or $175.00. The 1893 to 1900 balance sheet below for School District
#34 was abstracted from the annual reports and suggests that a bell of
this amount might not have been feasible for purchase:
OBSERVATION TOWER?
While doing some photograph
analysis over the past couple of
months I found that there is an
apparent observation tower on the
west side of Leary Way. It does
not appear in the 1911 Winfred
Wallace July 4 photographs but
it does appear in the July 4, 1913
photograph. It appears again in
Photo courtesy of
a 1915 winter view of Leary Way
Eastside Heritage Center
and the illustration is taken from
The more detailed reports show that photograph. The buildings
that expenses were operational along the west side of Leary Way
(taxes, property maintenance, in the 1915 photograph are the
teachers salaries, etc.). If the ones there today. It appears to be
school district purchased the bell an observation tower and was no
for $175.00 plus shipping the longer there by 1925-1930.
balance on hand between 1893 I would appreciate any information
1900 shows there are limited on this tower Society members
funds to purchase a bell and still may have. You can contact me
remain in the black. The Panic through the Redmond Historical
of 1893 may also have been a Society at: info@redmondhistori-
factor. The most plausible answer calsociety.org or call the Society
to who purchased the bell is the office at 425-885-2919.
Congregational Church and it
was rung for church on Sunday
and school on weekdays. It likely
became school property when the
Congregational Church sold their
property to School District #34 on
October 17, 1905. The new school,
constructed in 1908 at todays
Anderson Park included a belfry
and the bell was installed in that
location.
Photo courtesy of
Redmond Historical Society
He was born in Gary, South Dakota, the son of late Myron A. and Ruth
Jerde Kenyon. Bruce attended Lake Washington High School and
Everett Community.
He is survived by his wife Cheryl of 53 years, son Eric Kenyon and wife
Nora, and daughter Karen, two grandchildren.
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