LA Bell Origins Revealed During Belfry Removal
Article originally published October 12, 2023 for the Lincoln County News.
Close to a month after the original removal date, the Lincoln Academy belfry and bell were removed from the school by a crane the morning of Friday, Oct. 6, bringing administrators an unexpected revelation about a piece of the school’s history.
The belfry and bell removal completes the first of a three-phase project to address structural concerns and restore the bell tower, one of the most recognizable icons of the LA campus for over 150 years.
The removal, completed by Keeley Crane Service, of South Portland, took place during a professional development day when there were no students on campus. Due to the weight of the components, crews secured and took down the belfry first, followed by the bell.
The activity drew a crowd of spectators, as faculty, staff, and members of the community gathered in the courtyard as crews worked.
Originally published on October 12, 2023 in the Lincoln County News. Click on the link above to read the full article.
