Glockenspeil Situated at NZP

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Summary

The Pelzman Memorial Glockenspiel is situated just inside the main pedestrian entrance of the National Zoological Park. At this time, the $100,000, 38-foot high glockenspiel is the only one in Washington, and represents the largest donation by any citizen, Dr. Ivy "Doc" Pelzman, to the Zoo.

Subject

  • Pelzman, Ivy (Doc)
  • National Zoological Park (U.S.)

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

Torch, 7/1976, p. 4

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

1976

Topic

  • Clocks and watches
  • Gifts

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