The crane which will lift our bell in place arrives before 8 a.m.

Marian Bauer lifts the protective plastic tarp for a sneek peek.

Hmmm. This looks just a bit big for the hole it must fit through!

Richard Barr meets with the installers to discuss whether to partially disassemble the bell for installation.

All is ready for beginning to lift the bell.

Richard Barr poses with the beautiful bell.

One extra piece of framing was removed to ensure the hole was big enough to allow the bell to pass through.

Charles Rountree and Richard Barr work to separate safety cones for placement around the crane on Highland Avenue.

The bell begins its journey toward its new home.

The bell is on its way now.

SHPC's Anniversary Bell is lowered into place.

Marian Bauer and Richard Barr speak with television news personnel after the installation. The entire process was captured only by WBRC-TV Fox-6.