Street clock
Type of 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.
01History
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. As of 2014, the clock remains visible and maintained.
02Manufacturers
Past street clock manufacturers in the United States
- E. Howard & Co.
- Brown Street Clock Company
- Seth Thomas Clock Company
- Self Winding Clock Company, produced public clocks including street clocks; one surviving example was later restored by the Electric Time Company.
- Joseph Mayer & Bros. (Seattle, Washington)
- O.B. McClintock Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Current street clock manufacturers in the United States
Sources and credits
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- Utica NY.jpg by Saffron Blaze, CC BY-SA 3.0
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