La Crescenta-Montrose in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Bell of La Crescenta Elementary School
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 6, 2020
1. Bell of La Crescenta Marker
Dominated by a shingled belfry and resonant bell, the first schoolhouse in the Crescenta-Caρada Valley was erected on this site in 1888.
Rehung in 1914, this bell summoned children to school until it was dismantled in 1948, when it began a long and perilous odyssey through time.
Rescued from oblivion, the bell has been faithfully restored to its original condition, and rehung as a lasting tribute to the heritage of the Crescenta-Caρada Valley and the American Bicentennial.
Erected 1976 by Crescenta-Caρada Rotary.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, the Rotary International, and the The Spirit of 76, Americas Bicentennial Celebration series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 34° 13.253′ N, 118° 14.409′ W. Marker is in La Crescenta-Montrose, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on La Crescenta Avenue 0.2 miles north of Interstate 210, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4343 La Crescenta Ave, La Crescenta CA 91214, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley, in Greater Los Angeles, and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Lukes of the Mountains (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bonetto House
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Regarding The Bell of La Crescenta Elementary School. The marker, located in front of an elementary school, has the word its misspelled as its.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 6, 2020
2. Elementary School, Bell, and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 798 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
