The Deeds Carillon and Carillon Park

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Series:

Carillon Park booklets

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Deeds Carillon and Carillon Park" by Anonymous is a historical account that likely originated in the mid-20th century. The book focuses on the establishment of the Deeds Carillon and the surrounding Carillon Park in Dayton, Ohio, detailing the vision and contributions of Colonel and Mrs. Edward A. Deeds. It celebrates the carillon as a significant musical and cultural monument meant to enhance the community's enjoyment of music and nature. The text outlines Mrs. Deeds' love for music, which inspired her to create the Deeds Carillon after an inspiring visit to Europe. The book goes on to describe the various elements of the carillon, including its unique design and the intricacies of the bell-making process, highlighting the technical and artistic efforts involved in its construction. Additionally, it details the transformation of a previously neglected area into a beautiful park, combining education, history, and public enjoyment, with the carillon serving as the centerpiece for musical programs and community gatherings. The inclusion of historical exhibits further enriches the park's cultural offerings, making it a multifaceted destination that integrates music, nature, and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-04-26