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 to create an exact replica. The original bronze bell in the center niche of the campanaro was cast especially for this mission and is the first mission bell made in California. It is 24 inches in diameter and weighs 500 pounds.

Located on eighty pristine acres, Mission San Antonio de Padua sits within the “Valley of the Oaks” on California’s scenic Central Coast. Founded as California’s third mission in 1771, it has been said that of all the California missions, San Antonio de Padua is virtually unchanged for more than two centuries.

Restoring cracked bell cast by Paul Revere

In 2017, a restored Revere Bell was reinstalled at the Truro Meeting House. The Revere Bell restoration was necessary due to a previously failed repair attempt of a crack on the crown portion of the bell. Historical castings are very difficult to weld when the exact alloy is not known.

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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 the first time on Monday, September 11.

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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, supporters, and alumni. Bells are 8” and 10” bronze bell replicas of the bells in their iconic carillon bell tower on their main campus in Provo Utah. A great gift for Cougar fans and alumni! Space available on back to engrave message.

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 tick marks are LED lit.

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Spirit of Iowa Tribute Bell Honors Iowa Veterans

Verdin Company created The Spirit of Iowa Tribute Bell, a two-foot tall, 255-pound bell, August 12-14, 2017. The bell is a symbol of support in honor of military veterans and service members across the state.

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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 was featured prominently in convention activities: calling people to prayer, marking time, and more — both this year and into the future. Most. Rev. Joseph Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati, blessed the bell after the bell was broken out of the mold.

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 to learn more about the Verdin 175th anniversary bell created to mark this special milestone.

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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 and built the tower and is casting the 24″ bronze bell on site using their mobile Bell Foundry on Wheels.

“We are pleased to join with the town of Evendale to honor veterans, firefighters and police officers in such a long-lasting and visible way,” said Jim Verdin, president of The Verdin Company. “Each Tribute Tower instills a collective pride in the communities they serve.”

The Tribute Tower stands at 30 feet tall and includes four clock faces that read, “Take Time to Remember.” The tower also includes an electronic carillon that plays Westminster chime and hour strikes, patriotic and seasonal music.

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 32 individual chimes overhead with two and a half octaves. It’s part of the P&G go Vibrantscape, designed for people to get active in the park.

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