GILSON SCHOOL
Formerly HAW CREEK TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
and GILSON GRADE SCHOOL
BELL TOWER PROJECT--A LEAKY PROBLEM FIXED!
The leak around the bell tower was creating major water damage inside the building and the bell's "feet" had started to drop into the roof creating a very sagging bell.
This projected was headed up by former president, Tim Rickard, who coordinated the removal, repair and eventual re-placement of the tower and bell.
The project started in the fall of 2004 with the tower and bell removed and a temporary cap was placed over the tower hole.
The bell tower as it looked before the work begins.
Hein Construction carpenter, Dave Marshall prepares the tower.
Galesburg Sign & Lighting gets the crane ready.
The crane moves into position.
Workers place straps on the tower.
Lift off!
The tower is finally freed.
The tower is slowly lowered to the ground.
Tim Rickard gives the OK to lift the bell.
The bell begins it's trip to the ground.
Repairing the leak in the roof.
Almost touching the ground.
A weathered-looking bell.
The bell's "aprons" (rocker arms) are lowered.
The weathered tower before painting.
Boy Scout, John Garoutte stands next to his completed Eagle Service project. The tower is freshly painted and sports a new roof.
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