York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Eyster, Weiser Company Bell
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 26, 2025
1. Eyster, Weiser Company Bell Marker
This bell is the gift of Franklin S. Eyster to Louis J. Eyster, [J]r. It sits on the site of the former Eyster, Weiser Company, a well-known foundry specializing in gray iron and other castings. Established in 1832, the foundry ceased operations in 1971.
Erected January, 2004
Erected 2004.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 39° 57.777′ N, 76° 44.047′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. It can be reached from West Philadelphia Street. Marker is adjacent to the parking lot at the rear of the Susquehanna Commerce Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 West Philadelphia Street, York PA 17401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, in the Susquehanna Valley, and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Caterpillar Tractor Company Gear (here, next to this marker); The Forry House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Inventing the Future: Trails & Greenways (about 600 feet away); York Meeting (about 700 feet away); Quaker Meeting House (about 700 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 700 feet away); General Jacob L. Devers (about 700 feet away); Jake Devers (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
Regarding Eyster, Weiser Company Bell. The vacant all-wooden foundry building was completely destroyed on 5 Nov 1975 in an arson fire.
The Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington DE, holds some Eyster-Weiser Company records (Accession 1312)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 26, 2025
2. Eyster, Weiser Company Bell Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 27, 2025
3. Eyster, Weiser Company Bell
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 27, 2025
4. Eyster, Weiser Company Bell Detail
Henry Mc Shane & Co
Baltimore, Md.
1880.
Baltimore, Md.
1880.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
