"Our first attempt at World Record Status was the Wind Chime. The framework for the Chime was assembled on site November 17, 2011," the Big Things in a Small Town says.



"The structure features braces with Christian symbols to add support and provide a reminder of the importance of faith in our daily lives. Chimes were added to the frame on December 15, 2011.

"It was a cold but exciting day with many local residents in attendance."

"The world's largest windchime was made by Jim Bolin and is located at 109 East Main Street, Casey, Illinois. The windchime was entered into the Guinness World Records as the Largest Windchime on June 22, 2012," Wikipedia says.

"The windchime measures 12.80 m (42 ft) long and consists of five metal tubes which are suspended 14.94 m (49 ft) from the ground. The windchime weighs a total of 7.6804 t (16932.4 lb).

"Jim Bolin is the co-owner of family-owned Bolin Enterprises, Inc. (BEI), a pipeline and tank maintenance firm. Bolin, along with BEI welders and fabricators, spent two years designing, planning, and fabricating the windchime. Once completed, the windchime was moved to BEI-owned land at 109 East Main Street, Casey, Illinois and built up as a tourist attraction."

"Casey, Illinois is a small town known for its big things. But it wasn't always that way. Casey used to be just a small town with normal sized things. That is, until Jim Bolin got involved. It all started with one idea and the first big thing in Casey was the World's Largest Wind Chime," the eatlife.net says.



" The world's largest wind chime measures at 42 feet long and is made from five metal tubes suspended 49 feet from the ground. Each of the individual pipes spans from 30 feet to 42 feet. In total, the giant wind chime weighs 16,932.4 pounds.

"The steel supports glisten in the sun and built into the design are two Christian Fish symbols and two Jewish Star of Davids that remind visitors of the importance of having faith."

"Casey, Illinois is a small town known for its big things. But it wasn’t always that way. Casey used to be just a small town with normal sized things. That is, until Jim Bolin got involved. It all started with one idea and the first big thing in Casey was the World’s Largest Wind Chime," the Silly America says.

"The world’s largest wind chime measures at 42 feet long and is made from five metal tubes suspended 49 feet from the ground. Each of the individual pipes spans from 30 feet to 42 feet. In total, the giant wind chime weighs 16,932.4 pounds.

"The steel supports glisten in the sun and built into the design are two Christian Fish symbols and two Jewish Star of Davids that remind visitors of the importance of having faith. Like most of the other roadside attractions in town, it also comes with an appropriate scripture, this one from Romans: 1:16:
    "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: First to the Jew, then to the Gentile."

"With chimes suspended 49' above the ground, the BEI wind chime stands 55'3" tall and is a sight to behold!

"The longest of five chimes is 42' long - nearly double that of the previous world record holder," the City of Casey, IL says.

"The chimes sing gentle and deep as they strike the clapper, long gleaming lengths of silver paying tribute to BEI's expertise in the pipeline industry!"

"It stands 55 feet high at the center of a quarter of an acre of flowerbeds and lawns. The longest of five 8-inch-wide chime pipes reaches 42 feet, and all are struck by a 75-pound, disc-shaped, granite hammer that produces a resonant note so deep it seems to come from everywhere," The State Journal-Register says.



"Bolin always loved the sound of wind chimes, which provided the theme music of childhood summer days in his grandma’s backyard. Although he’s 47 now, the wind chime sound opens a door to yesterday.

"So when Bolin and his wife, Diane, wanted to do something to that would give their east-central Illinois hometown’s economy a little tourist boost, a giant wind chime seemed like a sound idea."

"Casey, Illinois first world record was achieved on December 15, 2011 with the erection of the World’s Largest Wind Chime," the PoppinUpUSA.com says.

"The structure is 56 feet tall and the largest wind chime measures 42 feet long and weighs 486.36 lbs. The other 4 chimes measure 39 feet (451.62 pounds), 36.13 feet (416.88 pounds), 33.25 feet (382.14 pounds) and 30 feet (347.40 pounds). Creator’s stars were added as braces to add support to the structure. It can be viewed for free 24/7.

"For added fun you can pull a rope and make the chimes sound. Whitling Whimsy is a cute little cafe next door with some yummy food and reasonably priced souvenirs."

"World's Largest Wind Chime. The wind chime stands over 55 feet high and has five metal tubes suspended 49 feet from the ground. The total structure, including the chimes, weighs 16,932.4 pounds," the Roadtrippers.com says.

"The dream to build the World's Largest Wind Chime was inspired by Jim Bolin's childhood memories of listening to wind chimes at his Grandma Whitling's home. Combined with his knowledge of the pipeline maintenance industry, Jim spent almost two years designing, planning, and fabricating the wind chime.

"Thanks to the collaborative efforts of several Bolin family members and friends, the wind chime was assembled and officially measured on December 15, 2011."

""Casey is the home to several Guinness World Record constructions - super-sized items in the form of outdoor sculptures—including the Wind Chime, Rocking Chair, Knitting Needles, Crochet Hook, Pitchfork, Golf Tee, Yardstick, Wooden Token, Dutch Wooden Shoes, Mailbox, Pencil and Birdcage," Wikipedia says.

"Casey is most known for its collection of "World's Largest" items. Local craftsman and businessman, Jim Bolin, has built fourteen Guinness World record-qualifying things with Bolin Enterprises, Inc.:

1. World's Largest Wind Chime
2. World's Largest Golf Tee
3. World's Largest Pitchfork
4. World's Largest Rocking Chair
5. World's Largest Wooden Shoes
6. World's Largest Mailbox
7. World's Largest Gavel (currently in Marshall, IL)
8. World's Largest Truck Key
9. World's Largest Barbershop Pole
10. World's Largest Teeter Totter
11. World's Largest Golf Driver
12. World's Largest Swizzle Spoon

The other two have since been beaten: World’s Largest Knitting Needles and World’s Largest Crochet Hook."

"The World’s Largest Wind Chime was actually the attraction that started it all in Casey. The frame of the chime was built on-site on November 17, 2011 and chimes were added about a month later," the Olio in Iowa says.



"The entire structure stands at 54 feet tall with the longest chime being 42 feet. For safety (and as to not annoy the neighbors), the chimes are secured so they don’t swing too freely.

"But you can still approach the wind chime and give it a good ring. The World’s Largest Wind Chime is located next to Whitling Whimsy Cafe, which has a patio perfect for taking in all the oversized attractions."

"How did that come about? It goes back to my wife and daughter wanting to open a tea shop. I wanted to draw more people to Casey to support our local businesses. One night, the sound of wind chimes gave me the crazy idea to build some that were tall enough to break the world record. My family owns Bolin Enterprises Inc., a pipeline and tank maintenance company. Between jobs, our employees and I recycled old pipeline and built a 54-foot-tall wind chime in the middle of town," Jim Bolin on the Guideposts.com says.

"There’s a cross at the top. I’m a man of faith, and I wanted the wind chime to point people to God. The welder who worked on it used religious symbols—the ichthus and the Star of David—for the braces that stabilize it. My wife wanted to include a piece of Scripture, and we chose Romans 1:16.

"We assembled the wind chime in November 2011. In order to qualify for a Guinness World Record, the object has to be able to perform its intended function, so the chimes had to, well, chime. It takes wind of six miles per hour or greater to move them, but they work. And that’s how tiny Casey, Illinois, set the record for the World’s Largest Wind Chime. I put signs along I–70, advertising the record-setting chime. It wasn’t long before traffic in town got busier, especially with out-of-state cars."