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Project Reindeer is reaching completion. Mike Ames is seen setting the bell. It required this T&G Towing semi sized hoist to place the bell on its uprights. Many thanks to Mike, T&G, and all the contributors who have supported this endeavor. Their names will be a part of the artwork… Read More "Project Reindeer Update"
The two photos below are C S Bell employees at the Main St and/or Railroad Street Foundries. Dates unknown. Please help identify these individuals, and dates, if you can. Please share this post with others who may be able to help. These individuals were instrumental in building the most successful… Read More "Old C.S. Bell Employees"
Many Thanks to all who supported our fundraising efforts for the 2 completed murals in the Hillsboro Historic District. Mural artist Pamala Kellough went over 1,000 photos, images, news articles & other sources as well as conversations and stories about the company and the Bell family. Pam asked a ton… Read More "C S Bell Hillsboro Mural Update"
Georgetown Ky. AME Church Bell for sale by The Highland County Historical Society. This bell was rescued after going down in a storm in the 1930’s. It was stored in a local family’s barn for 80 years. Refurbished and ready to go, this 200 pound #24 C. S. Bell Co.… Read More "AME Church Bell For Sale"
A great old C. S. Bell multipurpose cast iron grinder, referred to as a burr mill. Three sizes were made, #1, #2, & #3, this being a number 1. Note the makers mark, (lazy IC) in the first photo. Charles Singleton Bell went into the foundry business in 1858 in… Read More "#1 Burr Mill"
The C. S. Bell #32 church bell shown below has an interesting history. It was cast and installed in the Methodist Church in Brookville Pa. in the 1890’s. The church was closed and became community property in 1972. In recent years the church steeple appeared to be falling in and… Read More "C.S. Bell #32 Church Bell"
If you’re looking for a replacement part, contact Sandy at Prindle Station Bell. Read More "Replacement Parts"
‘The C S Bell Co.’ on the yoke indicates this bell was cast between 1894 and 1968. Note the makers marks. They will help us determine a more precise date of casting. This bell had a broken crank and yoke. Before After Read More "La Grange #4 2020"
