Cast to commemorate the California State Normal School in 1881, this 3,000-pound bell was rung at 8 a.m. each morning until the earthquake stilled its voice in 1906. In 1910, the bell was re-installed in the maim building of the newly constructed Tower Hall, where it was rung on special occasions. In the early 1960s, seismic concerns led to it retirement and relocation at ground level.

Marker can be reached from Paseo de San Antonio Walk.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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