Westown in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Milwaukee's Last Operating Tower Clock

Photographed By Robert L Weber, July 13, 2011

1. Milwaukee's Last Operating Tower Clock Marker

Inscription. Milwaukee's Last Operating Tower Clock at South 16th and West Washington Streets donated to the Milwaukee Public Museum by Thomas Bliffert and re-erected on 4 October 1972

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is October 4, 1972.

Location. 43° 2.418′ N, 87° 55.253′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Westown. Marker can be reached from W. Wells Street. Outside the entry to the Milwaukee Public Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53233, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. MacArthur Square (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Milwaukee (about 600 feet away); Central Library (about 600 feet away); B'Ne Jeshurun Synagogue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint James Court (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Milwaukee (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Milwaukee (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indian Village Site (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

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Last Operating Tower Clock in Milwaukee image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert L Weber, July 13, 2011

2. Last Operating Tower Clock in Milwaukee

Tower Clock and Museum Center Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert L Weber, July 13, 2011

3. Tower Clock and Museum Center Sign

Plaque on the Tower Clock image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Robert L Weber, July 13, 2011

4. Plaque on the Tower Clock

Tower Clock 1905
Seth Thomas handwound movement originally in front of Jensen's Jewelers designated as a landmark of the city of Milwaukee in 1973 by the Mikwaukee Landmarks Commission in recognition of its historical significance

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. This page has been viewed 836 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.