This memorial, the Peace Bell, was originally installed as the school bell for the Gretna Public School in 1884. On 11 November 1965 it was rededicated as a peace bell.
Gretna Peace Bell
Gretna, Manitoba
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Inscription
[plaque]
PEACE BELL
INSTALLED AS SCHOOL BELL ON THE GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOL 1884
RECLAIMED AND DEDICATED AS PEACE BELL AT MEMORIAL SERVICE 11 A.M. NOVEMBER 11, 1965.
Street View
Location
Gretna Peace Bell
Corner of Cobourg Avenue and Ninth Street
Gretna
Manitoba
Gretna Peace Bell
Corner of Cobourg Avenue and Ninth Street
Gretna
Manitoba
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.00682
Long. -97.56595
Lat. 49.00682
Long. -97.56595