The Steeple
Shed
Reaching the clock level, we find what looks like a small shed inside the steeple. This was constructed to keep dust, bugs, rodents, etc. from getting into the clock mechanism and looks original. The door slides open since there is no room for it to swing. The passage way in front is only about one foot wide from the door to the railing over the stairway we just came up. Of course the rope for pealing the bell comes through the floor in the middle making passage even more of a dance. An oak stop block has been added fairly recently to limit enthusiasm on the rope below to what is safe for the bell. We’ll just slide the door open to get a bit more room to pass by.