Historic Fire Bell in the Main Square of Old Placerville
Just one of many things to see while walking around old town. Placerville was destroyed my fires during the gold rush years and this bell was used to call the volunteer firemen to muster of fight the ...
The bell tower is the main site in the old town center. It's directly across from the Masonic temple, built 1893. Read up on the history and it will mean a little bit more. As bell towers go, this is ...
Fun focal point
Cool bell tower right in the middle of town. Interesting focal point - worth a quick look. But not worth making a special trip.
Historic Fire Bell in the Main Square of Old Placerville
Just one of many things to see while walking around old town. Placerville was destroyed my fires during the gold rush years and this bell was used to call the volunteer firemen to muster of fight the ...
Don't go out of your way!
If you are on Main Street in the Historic Section of Placerville, you will see it and experience it. Don't go out of your way to see it.
Main site in the old Town Center.
The bell tower is the main site in the old town center. It's directly across from the Masonic temple, built 1893. Read up on the history and it will mean a little bit more. As bell towers go, this is ...
Cursory glance
The plaque is un-informative. The middle of the street tower is good for a cursory glance. Only that.