[Illustration: _Old Bell Tower_]
Here you get your first view of the State Capitol and its grounds, but
at this time confine your interest to the quaint structure directly
ahead. It is the old Bell Tower, built in 1824 to replace the wooden
tower from which had pealed forth the call to colors for regular and
volunteer troops to defend Richmond from expected attacks. ¶ _Right on
Ninth to Main Street._