Almost a year later . . .

My grand ideas for this specific blog are fading now that months have passed since the July 2007 raising of the belfry up to the top of its rightful home on Commercial Street.

Many photos are waiting to be posted . . . I have some time today, so here's one at the very beginning of the raising.

Up, Up and Away

Ah, the belfry is moving higher and higher . . .

It's Been a Long Time Comin'

If you were lucky enough to be in Provincetown at the end of July this year, maybe you witnessed the raising of the Library's 25-ton belfry.

A huge red crane, capable of lifting 45 tons, was secured on Commercial Street to do the job.

Scores of townsfolk turned out to see the raising, including locals Cynthia Bargar and her hubby Nick, who took the 8 am ferry from Boston just in time to hurry up and wait.

And wait. And wait. The belfry didn't move an inch until almost 2 pm. And it was a hot day!