Thomaston in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Thomaston’s Three Tower Clocks
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 4, 2015
1. Thomaston’s Three Tower Clocks Marker
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Thomaston’s Three Tower Clocks. .
Thomaston’s Three Tower Clocks. In 1872 Seth Thomas Clock Company began manufacturing Tower Clocks. Considered to be a sample of high quality workmanship and an ingenious mechanical feat, Tower Clocks are an architecturally important finger-print of our past.
Thomaston Town Hall Tower Clock . In 1883, the planning and construction of Thomaston's Town Hall was supervised by R. W Hill of Waterbury, CT. The structure embodies an impressive Seth Thomas Tower Clock helping to portray a sense of artistic creativity and engineering ingenuity. The Town Hall building created a symbolic identity that permanently altered Thomaston's appearance.
Congregational Church Tower Clock . In 1836, Seth Thomas generously donated the land for the first Congregational Church. As an active parishioner, he also contributed considerably to the planning and building of the church. The Tower Clock originally had a wood movement mechanism installed by Eli Terry. The present brass movement mechanism was installed in 1890. This movement apparatus subsequently was moved to the Church's lobby in 1980, enabling easier access for maintenance and viewing.
Seth Thomas Clock Company's Tower Clock . In 1915, the last Seth Thomas Building was constructed. Its imposing Tower Clock capped the building designating it as the headquarters of the Seth Thomas Clock Company. The symbol of the clock was most important to reinforce the building's identity and highlight the corporate Clock manufacturing purpose.
Thomaston’s Three Tower Clocks
In 1872 Seth Thomas Clock Company began manufacturing Tower Clocks. Considered to be a sample of high quality workmanship and an ingenious mechanical feat, Tower Clocks are an architecturally important finger-print of our past.
Thomaston Town Hall Tower Clock
In 1883, the planning and construction of Thomaston's Town Hall was supervised by R. W Hill of Waterbury, CT. The structure embodies an impressive Seth Thomas Tower Clock helping to portray a sense of artistic creativity and engineering ingenuity. The Town Hall building created a symbolic identity that permanently altered Thomaston's appearance.
Congregational Church Tower Clock
In 1836, Seth Thomas generously donated the land for the first Congregational Church. As an active parishioner, he also contributed considerably to the planning and building of the church. The Tower Clock originally had a wood movement mechanism installed by Eli Terry. The present brass movement mechanism was installed in 1890. This movement apparatus subsequently was moved to the Church's lobby in 1980, enabling easier access for maintenance and viewing.
Seth Thomas Clock Company's Tower Clock
In 1915, the last Seth Thomas Building was constructed. Its imposing Tower
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Clock capped the building designating it as the headquarters of the Seth Thomas Clock Company. The symbol of the clock was most important to reinforce the building's identity and highlight the corporate Clock manufacturing purpose.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 41° 40.455′ N, 73° 4.357′ W. Marker is in Thomaston, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Located in Kenea Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Thomaston CT 06787, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The building is now an office and light manufacturing condominium.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 7, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
