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Is a school bell dated 1883 Lakeside Foundry of Chicago a real antique?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes. Your bell was manufactured for Montgomery Ward, the giant mail order retailer, around the date marked, but probably not by "Lakeside Foundry of Chicago." Lakeside is a Ward's brand that was used to identify many different types of merchandise -- from guns to records -- manufactured for Montgomery Ward by well-known companies. Ward had a policy prohibiting their suppliers from placing their own brand name on products made for Ward.
The origin of your bell is uncertain; however, there has been some speculation that at least some of them were made by C. S. Bell, of Hillsboro, OH. There are no contemporary imitations of that product.
Lakeside Foundry of Chicago was actually located in Erie, PA, but was owned and operated by Montgomery Ward (of Chicago) c. 1904-1920, which is much later than the date on your bell. The Pennsylvania foundry made cast iron stoves and related items.
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When was Lakeside School created?
Lakeside School was created in 1914.
When was Lakeside Primary School created?
Lakeside Primary School was created in 2003.
What is Lakeside Academy's motto?
Lakeside Academy's motto is 'IB World School'.
Where did bill gates go to school and with who?
he went to lakeside school and it was also a private school. and he went to school with Allen.
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lakeside school
What has the author Stuart Earl Cohen written?
Stuart Earl Cohen has written: 'Chicago architects' -- subject(s): Architects, Chicago school of architecture (Movement) 'North Shore Chicago' -- subject(s): Architecture, Domestic Architecture, Lakeside architecture
Where did Bill Gates go to high school?
Bill Gates attended Lakeside School, a private preparatory school in Seattle, Washington.
What is the value of an 1886 school bell from Lakeside Foundry of Chicago?
According to the American Bell Association International forum, this bell is probably worth $200-300, depending on condition. Lakewood Foundry of Chicago was owned and operated in Erie, PA, by Montgomery Ward c.1904-1920. The foundry primarily made stoves and related cast iron parts. Bells bearing the Lakewood Foundry name are believed to have been manufactured by a third-party, but branded for sale through Wards, Sears and other retailers. The origin of your bell is uncertain because Montgomery Ward prohibited foundries from including their mark on the product; however, if the words "crystal metal" are stamped anywhere on the bell, it may have been manufactured by C. S. Bell Co. of Hillsboro, Ohio. There were a huge number of foundries operating during the "iron age" that contracted each others services as needed. This makes tracing the foundry responsible for creating your bell difficult to impossible.
Is lakeside middle school open tomorrow?
no we have no school for 1/12/11
When did Bill Gates parents' enroll him into a private school?
Lakeside School 1967
Where did Bill Gates get his first exposure to technology?
Lakeside School
What high school in Seattle did Bill Gates graduate?
Lakeside School in Seattle, WA.
