Jamaica in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 21, 2017

1. Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock Marker

Inscription.
This sidewalk clock, originally located at 161-11 Jamaica Avenue, is a fine example of a vanishing street amenity. Probably installed on Jamaica Avenue around the turn of the century and designated a New York City landmark in 1981, it is a double-faced copper clock with a cast iron paneled base, fluted column post, and a splendid acroteria motif crowning the clock face.

Installed on Union Hall Street, in 1989.
Restored by Greater Jamaica Development Corporation with funding
From New York City Office of Business Development
Edward L. Koch, Mayor
Stanley E. Grayson, Deputy Mayor
Gary Kesner, Commissioner, Office of Business Development
Ckaire Shulman, Borough President

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 42.243′ N, 73° 47.874′ W. Marker was in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It was in Jamaica. It was at the intersection of Jamacia Avenue and Union Hall Street on Jamacia Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 161-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica NY 11432, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in New York City.

It was also in the American Northeast.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this location: The Old Stone Church (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock (a few steps from this marker); La Casina Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Monica's Catholic Church (about 700 feet away); Prospect Cemetery (about 800 feet away); Grace Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Prospect Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church and Graveyard (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

More about this marker. The marker is located on the corner of the Chase Bank Building.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

Also see . . . Sidewalk clock on Jamaica Avenue. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 14, 2018.)

Additional keywords. Horology

Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 19, 2012

2. Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock and Marker

Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock Face image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 19, 2012

3. Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock Face

Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock - now undergoing a restoration image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 23, 2021

4. Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock - now undergoing a restoration

The clock is currently gone, undergoing a restoration. In the interim, someone has placed a traffic cone on top of its base to serve as a gnomon until the clock returns.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 13, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on September 27, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.