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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.

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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.

History

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.12 As of 2014, the clock remains visible and maintained.1

Manufacturers

Past street clock manufacturers in the United States

Current street clock manufacturers in the United States


Examples

See also

See also

References

References

  1. Carlson, Jen (September 29, 2014). "A Clock Has Been Embedded In This Manhattan Sidewalk Since The 1800s". 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. "Electric Time Restores Historic Self-Winding Street Clock". The New York Times.
  4. Bath Street ClockHistorical Marker Database