Patterson in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Patterson's Westside Bell
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022
1. Patterson's Westside Bell Marker - newer version
Inscription.
Patterson's Westside Bell. . This bell was for many years at the honor farm at Frank Raines Park in the Del Puerto Canyon and was returned to Patterson because it was believed to be either the old Las Palmas School bell or the Presbyterian Church bell, both structures which are gone., Dedicated on June 2, 2000 by the Patterson Township Historical Society, The monument was erected with love by community members using bricks recovered from the fire damaged Del Puerto Hotel. A time capsule nearby was dedicated on September 30, 2000, Donated by the Patterson Lions Club
This bell was for many years at the honor farm at Frank Raines Park in the Del Puerto Canyon and was returned to Patterson because it was believed to be either the old Las Palmas School bell or the Presbyterian Church bell, both structures which are gone.
Dedicated on June 2, 2000 by the Patterson Township Historical Society
The monument was erected with love by community members using bricks recovered from the fire damaged Del Puerto Hotel. A time capsule nearby was dedicated on September 30, 2000
Location. 37° 28.295′ N, 121° 7.81′ W. Marker is in Patterson, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker is at the intersection of Plaza Circle and West Las Palmas Avenue on Plaza Circle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Patterson CA 95363, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jack Patterson (here, next to this marker); Rancho del Puerto (within shouting distance
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 30, 2010
2. Patterson's Westside Bell Marker - older version
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 30, 2010
3. Patterson's Westside Bell Marker, Monument, and Bell
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022
4. Bell and Marker Behind Historical Society Museum
The marker is mounted on a monument by the east entrance of the Center Building. The building, designed by Arthur Burnett Benton, was completed in 1910. It was one of the first buildings in Patterson, housing the Patterson Ranch Company.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 30, 2010
5. Center Building Dedication Plaque being guarded by fierce watchcats
In 1978 the Center Building was given over to the Historical Society for use as a museum. The dedication plaque reads:
Patterson Museum
Constructed 1910
Dedicated as a historical building by the Arthur Moss Chapter NSDAR
May 22, 1982
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 30, 2010
6. Center Building - West Side View
The museum is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historic Resources.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 884 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on October 23, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2, 3. submitted on February 10, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on October 23, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 5, 6. submitted on February 10, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.