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Are the bells in your tower safe?
Many churches, towns, and colleges have made big investments in bells. While bells will last for decades, the bolts, hardware, clappers, as well as the supporting structure and [...]
Barrie’s newest landmark
The four-faced, 18-foot tall post clock was installed in Barrie, Ontario, Canada to honor Canada’s 150th birthday and the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International’s 100th anniversary. The [...]
The story of ‘BIG JOE’
On October 30, 1895, the largest bell in America was cast.The clapper alone weighs 640 pounds. The weight of the bell itself is 27,390 pounds; the weight of the [...]
Custom golf course post clocks
Verdin signature and custom course clocks have been featured at some of the most recognized golf courses and country clubs in the U.S. Learn more about one [...]
Cracked mission bell recast from original bell
Verdin cast a replica bell (left) to replace the cracked bell at the Mission San Antonio de Padua (right). The old bell was used as the pattern [...]
Restoring cracked bell cast by Paul Revere
How Verdin restored a Paul Revere Bell In 2017, a restored Revere Bell was reinstalled at the Truro Meting House. The Revere Bell restoration was necessary due [...]
9/11 bell honors fallen firefighters and police
Throughout the weekend prior to 9/11/2017, the Toledo community helped create a 250-pound bronze bell to honor 9/11 first responders. The custom bell was unveiled, dedicated, and rung for [...]
BYU Legacy Bells
Cast by Verdin – Brigham Young University Legacy Bells. These hand-sized bells were unveiled at the BYU vs East Carolina Pirates football activities and available to BYU fans, [...]
Tower clock at The Park at Wrigley
Day and night photos of the 10 foot in diameter Series I Verdin tower clock at Tower One Office Building across from Wrigley Field, Chicago. Hands and [...]
Spirit of Iowa Tribute Bell Honors Iowa Veterans
The Verdin Company and Iowa Fairgoers create Veterans’ Tribute Bell at State Fair Verdin Company created The Spirit of Iowa Tribute Bell, a two-foot tall, 255-pound bell, August 12-14, [...]
Bell blessed after breaking it out of mold
The Verdin Company and the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) worked together to create a special bell commemorating the 40th annual convention of NPM. The bell [...]
Verdin celebrates 175 years with special bell
The Verdin Company this year celebrates the 175th Anniversary of its founding. To commemorate this milestone, the company cast a special 1,000 pound bronze bell. Watch now › [...]
Bell and clock tower at The University of Mississippi
Peddle Bell Tower 36 stunning bronze bells in the Peddle Bell Tower ring out a message of inspiration in the daily life at a public university. A [...]
Custom painted Verdin post clock
Rockyford is a small praire village in Western Canada. The Verdin clock was installed outside the fire station in memory of two firefighters. [...]
Restoration of bells and bell ringing equipment
The bells at Christ Church Greenwich had stopped ringing for three years. The Episcopal church's largest bell, which dates to 1895, was repaired and replaced in time for their centennial [...]
Veterans, Fire, & Police Tribute Tower
The Village of Evendale, Ohio honored the village's veterans, fire and police with the installation of a Tribute Tower in time for the 2017 Memorial Day weekend.Verdin designed [...]
Forged from Honor
The Honor Bell is a 1,000-pound bronze bell cast with artifacts from Colorado’s military servicemen and women, and rung by Colorado veterans at funeral and memorial services. The first Honor [...]
“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord…” –Psalm 100
The Lutheran Reformation Bell: Commemorating 500 years of the Reformation, Martin Luther, and the Lutheran Faith.The bell incorporates symbols of the Lutheran faith to honor the 500th Anniversary [...]
Smale Riverfront Park
Scenic riverside venue with fountains, gardens, walkways, playgrounds, event lawns, restaurants, and the largest outdoor chime foot piano in the world. The "foot piano," created by Verdin, has [...]
Custom Architectural Tower Clock
Verdin tower clock at Crocker Park in Westlake, Ohio. The development is a mixed use venue featuring retail stores, spacious office buildings, great restaurants, luxury apartments, and [...]
Light Clock at Carnegie Museum of Art
The Light Clock at the Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland, PA. is part of a new interactive installation associated with “Lightime,” a yearlong slate of programming from [...]
A Joyful Noise
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral welcomes the bells of the carillon. On Friday, Nov. 4, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge blessed 10 bells that will be part of [...]
Verdin to Mark 175th Anniversary
The Verdin Company this year celebrates the 175th Anniversary of its founding. To commemorate this milestone, the company will hold celebrations over the course of the year. [...]
New York Stock Exchange Opening & Closing Bell
One of the most familiar images and sounds of the New York Stock Exchange on the evening news is the loud ringing of a bell, signaling the opening or [...]