Two days of prep work culminated yesterday with a crane lift of the 700-lb. belfry and bell atop the historic Sierra City School (See The Bell Rings Again at Sierra City's Historic Old Schoolhouse, July 23. 2024). The construction crew consisted of Tom Butt, Andrew Butt, Daniel Butt and Robert Ciudad-Real. Shirley Butt served as ground crew. Crane work was provided by Auburn Crane. Once the belfry was in place, it was bolted down and flashed onto the roof.

Figure 1 - The Old Schoolhouse before 1952

Figure 2 - Setting up staging

Figure 3 - Removing metal roofing to access framing

Figure 4 - Installing blocking and bracing

Figure 5 - Ready for the lift

Figure 6 - Ashley, the crane operator from Auburn Crane

Figure 7 - Lining it up

Figure 8 - Getting it level

Figure 9 - Bolting it down

Figure 10 - Bolts in place

Figure 11 - Installing the flashing

Figure 12 - Admiring our handiwork