The bell was made in Troy, NY at the Meneely Foundry. Andrew Meneely apprenticed under Benjamin Hanks, a military drummer who was involved in Paul Revere's midnight run. Also, Ben Hanks served in the Revolutioanry War under Israel Putnam, who's nephew, Gideon Putnam is considered to be the founder of Saratoga Springs. I will post the Putnam's story in the very near future.
Anyway, the stairs in the towers were dark, narrow, and spiraled in a tight dizzying spin. I creeped around, and got some good shots! Check these out, then go to the UPH page and like my photos! I entered the first three!
http://www.universalpreservationhall.org/photocontest/
This was looking out the window at the front facade, looking east toward Broadway.
Inside the Lair, that ceiling is 45 feet high!
I tried....
George pretty sure they are chestnuts
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