Steelman School- what I think.

The school may be obsolete, but not the idea. Having served in the US Army, and trained at Ft. Monmouth, I have always felt the only practical use for th facility, and likewise for the school is education. Until such time that we as a community can say that every student can attend an institution of higher learning, we are failing as a community. Fort monmouth would be a superb campus and God knows we need better education if we want our children to survive the coming decades.
On a similar note, the Steelman School had the bell removed and is now held by the Monmouth County Museum. The school dates from 1908 but the bell dates from 1890. Isn't that curious?
I think, and I could be wrong, that from my research we need to look at the history of West Long branch and the area known as Norman Park.
Your readers will find clues to the possible source of this particular bell which should go back in the school once it is reconstructed properly.
When all other industries have failed, education should still be our most important product.
Comments welcome.