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