The start of the courthouse tower's removal after a windstorm loosened a 105-pound limestone block that tumbled down a fire escape. The county engineer inspected the building and deemed it structurally deficient. The bell tower was Ottumwa's crown jewel for nearly sixty years and the bell was able to be heard as far away as four miles. For more information on the Michael Lemberger Collection visit https://aspace.lib.uiowa.edu/repositories/2/resources/3157
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The start of the courthouse tower's removal after a windstorm loosened a 105-pound limestone block that tumbled down a fire escape. The county engineer inspected the building and deemed it structurally deficient. The bell tower was Ottumwa's crown jewel for nearly sixty years and the bell was able to be heard as far away as four miles. For more information on the Michael Lemberger Collection visit https://aspace.lib.uiowa.edu/repositories/2/resources/3157