GAR REVERE POST NO. 94 CANTON MASSACHUSETTS ~SOUVENIR CALENDAR 1893-94
Item #: CWB12146
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FRAME 6" X 8" ~ SOUVENIR CALENDAR ~ SOME HISTORY ON REVERE AND CANTON, MASS..BELOW
POST CHARTERED IN 1869 AND SURRENDERED IN 1928
For close to 190 years the bell that greets the ears of Canton’s townspeople is that of Paul Revere & Son, Boston. Actually, in this case, Canton. Few people realize that among the many accomplishments of Paul Revere, we can add casting bells to his legacy. Long recognized as an expert silversmith, Revere was at the core of his craft a "founder.” As an expert in metallurgy, he is known for creating fine engravings, museum-quality sterling silver, and of course, as the father of the copper industry in America.
In all, there were more than 969 bells cast between 1792 and 1828. By 1804, Revere moved his bell foundry to Canton to coincide with his ongoing work at the Revere Copper and Rolling Mill. In Canton, Revere had more space to work, and he erected a bell tower in which to hang the newly cast instruments. In many cases a bell would fail if it were hung improperly.
In the English style, the bell is meant to be rung by a wheel, and improper striking could crack the bell. Due to the addition of tin to the copper, bells are especially susceptible to cracking in winter. A cracked bell cannot be repaired; it must be recast, and Revere did a considerable business recasting church bells. Paul Revere himself was responsible for a few hundred bells, and in 1811 he ended his active role, turning over the business to his son. Joseph Warren Revere’s house still stands on Neponset Street, and not far from the house was the bell foundry. The small building was actually no more than a barn. Photographs in the mid 1960s show a small, low, wooden structure just past Plymouth Street, quite near the intersection across from Cape Cod Lane. This was all part of the Revere & Son property, and the company stock list showed that nearly 400 bells were cast by Paul & Joseph Revere. The bell foundry was demolished after 1965.
POST CHARTERED IN 1869 AND SURRENDERED IN 1928
For close to 190 years the bell that greets the ears of Canton’s townspeople is that of Paul Revere & Son, Boston. Actually, in this case, Canton. Few people realize that among the many accomplishments of Paul Revere, we can add casting bells to his legacy. Long recognized as an expert silversmith, Revere was at the core of his craft a "founder.” As an expert in metallurgy, he is known for creating fine engravings, museum-quality sterling silver, and of course, as the father of the copper industry in America.
In all, there were more than 969 bells cast between 1792 and 1828. By 1804, Revere moved his bell foundry to Canton to coincide with his ongoing work at the Revere Copper and Rolling Mill. In Canton, Revere had more space to work, and he erected a bell tower in which to hang the newly cast instruments. In many cases a bell would fail if it were hung improperly.
In the English style, the bell is meant to be rung by a wheel, and improper striking could crack the bell. Due to the addition of tin to the copper, bells are especially susceptible to cracking in winter. A cracked bell cannot be repaired; it must be recast, and Revere did a considerable business recasting church bells. Paul Revere himself was responsible for a few hundred bells, and in 1811 he ended his active role, turning over the business to his son. Joseph Warren Revere’s house still stands on Neponset Street, and not far from the house was the bell foundry. The small building was actually no more than a barn. Photographs in the mid 1960s show a small, low, wooden structure just past Plymouth Street, quite near the intersection across from Cape Cod Lane. This was all part of the Revere & Son property, and the company stock list showed that nearly 400 bells were cast by Paul & Joseph Revere. The bell foundry was demolished after 1965.
Shipping Weight:
4 lbs
Item # CWB12146
$150.00 USD