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Street clock

A street clock or post clock is a clock mounted on top of a post typically installed in a streetscape or other urban or park setting.

Street clock in Utica, New York, USA

History edit

A less common kind of street clock can be found on Maiden Lane in Manhattan, New York. In the late 19th century, William Barthman Jewelers had a clock embedded in the sidewalk.[1][2] As of 2014, the clock remains visible and maintained.[1]

Past street clock manufacturers in the United States included:

Current street clock manufacturers in the United States:

  • Tower Clocks USA
  • The Verdin Company

Examples edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Carlson, Jen (September 29, 2014). . Gothamist. Archived from the original on April 9, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  2. ^ Kannapell, Anna (June 26, 1994). "F.Y.I." The New York Times. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  3. ^ Bath Street Clock – Historical Marker Database


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