The obelisk
The obelisk is located to the right of the main entrance under the historic Linden Tree. The plaque reads:
Luther linden
Planted April, 1917,
For the 400 year celebration of the Reformation
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Wittenberg, Saxony Germany October 31, 1517
Economy, Penn., October 31, 1917
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"A Strong Castle Under God"
Our Bells
The bells were cast in Pittsburgh and both weighed over 3000 pounds. The bells were cast in 1823 (l) and 1825 (r).The smaller bell (l) struck on the quarter hour and both bells struck on the hour.
Clock and tower
Square brick tower with a stone base rises 100 feet from ground to weathercock. The single clock hand is controlled by the rods inside the tower, controlled by a timing mechanism driven by three stone weights. The clock mechanism (middle picture) must be wound every day at the same time.
The Decker Grand piano
The piano was built in 1879 and was originally used in the Music Hall of Old Economy. It was purchased in 1919 for use in our sanctuary for $100.
