Английская Википедия:Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower
Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox NRHP The Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower (also known as the Roslyn Clock Tower) is a historic clock tower in Roslyn, New York. It is considered to be the symbol of Roslyn and appears on that village's official seal.[1][2]
History
The clock tower was constructed in 1895 as a memorial to Ellen E. Ward (1826–1893), who was a prominent and active Roslyn resident best known for donating the historic horse trough within the village.[1][3] The tower was commissioned by Ward's children.[1][3] The tower was designed by the firm of Lamb & Rich.[3][4]
The clock tower was rehabilitated in the 1990s and 2000s, and for its centennial in 1995, the Town of North Hempstead sold the tower to the Village of Roslyn for $1.[3][5] The rehabilitation efforts experienced delays in the 2000s due to various reasons, including trouble securing grant money from New York following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.[5] The rehabilitation efforts were finally completed after 11 years in 2006.[5]
Specifications
- Tower height: approximately Шаблон:Convert (although some sources claim it is approximately 55 feet (17 m))[3][5][6][7]
- Exterior materials: granite & sandstone[1]
- Clockworks manufacturer: Seth Thomas & Co.[3][5]
- Clock type: weight-driven[3]
- Bell weight: approximately Шаблон:Convert[1]
See also
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