Sunday, February 2, 2014

Carroll Chimes Bell Tower

Around the U.S.

A few hours south of Cowan Lake lies the city of Covington, Kentucky. That is where I found the Carroll Chimes Bell Tower. Dedicated in honor of Kentucky's 64th governor, the tower faithfully plays a set of chimes on the quarter hour.
Carroll Chimes Bell Tower
 
The ancient tower was recently restored, being rededicated on August 18, 1997. The fancy brickwork and archway underneath make it a striking landmark.
The Tower
 
On the east side of the tower is a balcony, on which small automated figures sporadically emerge from the building and parade across the platform. The children below are following the Pied Piper, barely visible at the left.
Pied Piper

2 comments:

Unknown said...

What cute children!

Susanna said...

That is a pretty little clock tower.