Image
Monastery bell, Palmer Park
Description:
View of bell with wooden sign at Palmer Park, located west of the log cabin. Sign reads: "This bell was designed and cast in the foundry of Paula Gomez in France, 1793. It was taken to Mexico more than 100 years ago where it was used in a monastery to call the monks to prayer. There is a crown on top with a figure of the King on the side surrounded by other figures. Purchased by friends of Senator Palmer who gave it to the city of Detroit. Weight 1015 lbs."
Details
Resource ID:
bh009169
Date Issued:
Unknown year
Format:
1 photographic print ; 5 x 3.5 in.
Filing Location:
Outdoor civic memorials and historical markers, 1951, Detroit City Plan Commission, revision containing new photographs, 718 D484oa
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.