belfry
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The chapel, whose unusual design includes three spires, two steeples, a belfry and separate sanctuaries for Catholics and Protestants, has been locked and left to decay since being damaged in the 1971 Sylmar earthquake.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Even the minaret is buried in the belfry of the church.
From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2022
The church’s belfry housed New York’s Liberty Bell, which tolled to mark the country’s birth in 1776 and has rung in remembrance of the 9/11 terror attacks.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2022
She made a $1,000 donation to the church in exchange for the bell, which earlier had adorned the belfry of the First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland.
From Washington Times • Mar. 4, 2022
Cluny stood in the center of the room, his one eye straining to catch sight of Matthias in the belfry.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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