New Glasgow in Pictou County, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
New Glasgow Town Bell
New Glasgow flourish
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2019
1. New Glasgow Town Bell Marker
The bell was originally manufactured and supplied by Steven P. Struthers Limited of Eastvale Place, Klevinhaugh, Glasgow, Scotland. It was purchased by the town and mounted on the Post Office-Customs House in 1901 (which has been the Town Hall since 1962) for fifty years. It was New Glasgows fire alarm. The townspeople were notified of fire by the bell ringing in response to a signal from one of the electric outdoor call boxes located throughout the town. The bell tolled time signals at 8:00 AM and noon, 9:00 PM childrens curfew and after 1936 for a decade, rang the town clock hours. The cost of the bell was $3,000. It was guaranteed for two years. The bell is 40 inches in diameter and 34 inches in height and weighs about 1500 pounds, similar in size to the Liberty Bell, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Town Council of 1985 had the bell mounted and displayed on Archimedes Street.
It was re-dedicated and unveiled by
this page online
Erected 2009 by New Glasgow Heritage Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 45° 35.261′ N, 62° 38.647′ W. Marker is in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, in Pictou County. It is on Archimedes Street (Nova Scotia Route 4) (Nova Scotia Route 289) just south of Dalhousie Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located along the sidewalk, at the base of the Town Bell exhibit. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 Archimedes Street, New Glasgow NS B2H 2T4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Nova Scotia’s Sunrise Trail. It is also in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2019
2. New Glasgow Town Bell Marker wide view
(marker located on walkway underneath bell)
(marker located on walkway underneath bell)
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: New Glasgow Heritage (a few steps from this marker); Industrial Centre Lofts (within shouting distance of this marker); Viola Desmond (within shouting distance of this marker); George Frederick Cameron (within shouting distance of this marker); Glasgow Scotland (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. James Drummond MacGregor, D.D. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Laurie Peace Park (about 120 meters away); New Glasgow D-Day Memorial (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Glasgow.
Also see . . . New Glasgow Town Hall. Located at 111 Provost Street, the Town Hall is constructed of red and beige sandstone and ironstone. It is a mixture of Second Empire and Romanesque architectural styles. Until about 1960, this building operated as the Towns Post Office and Customs Office and for a short time, the courthouse. The Town of New Glasgow bought the building after the old Town Hall was severely damaged by
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2019
3. New Glasgow Town Bell
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2019
4. New Glasgow Town Hall
(1 block west of marker on Dalhousie Street & Provost Street)
(1 block west of marker on Dalhousie Street & Provost Street)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 23, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Three photos, like No.3, showing a closeup of the bell from the other three sides of the pavilion, sharp enough that the inscription in the shoulder band of the bell is readable. • Can you help?
