City Bell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
City Bell
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 City Bell
Location in Buenos Aires Province
City Bell
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | La Plata |
| Founded | May 10, 1914 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
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(2001 census [INDEC])
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| • Total | 32,646 |
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B 1896
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| Area code(s) | +54 221 |
City Bell is a town in Argentina. It's located in the Buenos Aires Province, near the city of La Plata. It's about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the center of La Plata. City Bell is part of the larger La Plata urban area.
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History of City Bell
How City Bell Was Founded
City Bell began around 1900. It was started by English immigrants led by a man named George Bell.
In 1913, George Bell's family sold a large piece of land. They sold it to a company called Sociedad Anónima de City Bell. This company wanted to divide the land into smaller pieces. Their goal was to create a new town.
The town was named City Bell to honor George Bell. The government officially approved the town on May 10, 1914. That same year, a train station for City Bell was finished. It was part of the Buenos Aires Great Southern Railway.
Early Growth and Development
The town didn't grow as fast as people hoped at first. Much of the land was used for farming.
But slowly, more people started to settle there. As the town grew, new services were added. For example, the local electric company started in 1922. A bigger train station was built in 1925.
What Can You Do in City Bell?
City Bell is located between two big cities: Buenos Aires and La Plata. It's also along an old main road called Camino Centenario.
The town has many fun places to visit.
- The Municipal Ecological Park is a huge park. It covers about 200 hectares (500 acres). It's a great place to enjoy nature.
- The City Bell Athletic Club was founded in 1926. Since the 1960s, it has hosted a special festival. This festival celebrates traditional folk music and dance.
- You can also find the Teatro de Cámara, which is a theater.
- For sports, there are the City Bell Golf and Equestrian Clubs.
- If you like art, visit the Gauguin Art Gallery, which opened in 1984.
- The City Bell Cultural Center, started in 1997, offers many cultural activities.
- The Bank of the Province of Buenos Aires also has a sports club for its employees here.
See also
In Spanish: City Bell para niños
