Bells will be Ringing in Oregon City
Posted by Lloyd Purdy on 28 November
Abernethy Center to Install Historic Bell at Wedding Chapel
On Monday November 21, 2011, F&F Structures, Inc., the general contractor for the Abernethy Center in Oregon City will hoist a 30-foot bell tower to the top of the existing 35-foot tall Abernethy Chapel tower at 1326 John Adams Street.
The 1887 bell is originally from a Midwest church. “Using an authentic bell from 1887 shows our commitment to reuse and to history,” said Mark Foley of F&F Structures. “We feel it is one more way to fit into Oregon City’s historic McLoughlin neighborhood.”
The scheduled installation time for the bell and tower addition is 12 noon. The bell tower weights approximately 10,000 pounds; including the 36”, 420 pound, cast iron church bell that was purchased from a Michigan company and shipped more than 1,987 miles to Oregon City for use in the chapel.
The bell will be used by future brides and grooms following their marriage. When completed the Abernethy Chapel will be a classic white ceremony chapel tucked within a grove of trees. It will have a dedicated bridal and groom’s suites, and the capacity to hold 220 guests for ceremonies. The chapel will also have an intimate reception space for parties of up to 70 guests.
In conjunction with the completion of the new Abernethy Chapel, in spring 2012, Abernethy Center and its vendors/sponsors are partnering 9to give one deserving couple Abernethy Center’s Dream Chapel Wedding for up to 150 guests on April 27, 2012. Details are available on the Abernethy Center website.
The Abernethy Center began as a ballroom in 2001 and has expanded services as a meeting center and wedding location. In 2003 and in 2005 Abernethy Center added two different gardens to their downtown Oregon City location in order to offer a greater range of venues that include outdoor and indoor wedding services.
The Abernethy Center has won several awards recognizing the high quality of their service and location including: Oregon Bride Magazine Best of 2011 – Best All-Inclusive Wedding Venue, Oregon Bride Magazine Best of 2010 – Quintessential Oregon Reception Site, Wedding Wire Bride’s Choice Award – 2008, 2009 and 2010.
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