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The Vatican Pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair included a 35-bell Petit and Fritsen carillon, which was bought by Bessie Goodman after the fair's conclusion and given to Wilmington College in memory of her husband, Wilmington businessman Simon Goodman. The College built the 60-foot tower that houses the bells, which were dedicated on September 18, 1960 with a concert by Wendell Westcott.
References
1958 "Simon
Goodman," Wilmington News-Journal, June 2, 1958, Page 2.
1958 "36-Bell Carillon Donated to Wilmington College," Springfield News-Sun, October 5, 1958, Page 32.
1959 "Bells Arrive," Dayton Daily News, January 1, 1959, Page 16.
1960 "Carillon Tower Nears Completion," Wilmington News-Journal, August 13, 1960, Page 1.
1960 "WC Woodman Carillon Dedication is Sept. 18," Wilmington News-Journal, September 1, 1960, Page 14.
Simon
Goodman Memorial Carillon
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