Catalina Island Deagan Chime

[zigforjustice]

I recently found out that a church in my hometown has an almost identical clock mechanism. It's Deagan, but I do not know if it's 100% original. It's been in service since 1926. Great to see this online. I'm hoping to get more detail. It is simply fascinating!

[serrano4657]

I have been going to Catalina for almost 40 years and love the Chimes. Keep up the good work.

[poikaa3]

Thanks! makes me feel like I've been to Catalina! And the Deagan Chimes are great!

[shudderbug]

Great video. I love the sound of those chimes, especially from the Zane Grey Hotel.

[Cindermakers]

How long is the longes chime?

[frankwpop]

That was never measured, but could be between 7 to 8 feet.

[Tolaemon]

Hi Frank, really interesting and very well done video. Definitely solenoids are the most easy-effective way to strike the chimes. I supose that other systems could be used (like servo motors, dc motors with encoders etc.) but probably they wouldn't be as simple and efficient as solenoids.