Downtown Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Union Station's Lamp Post Clock

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 27, 2022

1. Union Station's Lamp Post Clock Marker

Inscription.
This 1880s iconic clock was originally constructed by the E. Howard Clock Company. By the mid-1880s it sat at the corner of 10th and Main Streets. In 1918, it was moved to 11th and Grand Avenue. Then in 1936, it was moved to Union Station where, for nearly 50 years, it greeted guests.

In 1999, thanks to the Helzbergs, the clock was refurbished, and once again, stood proudly in front of Union Station. In 2015, the clock was severely damaged in a storm and removed for repair.

In 2016, thanks to the Rainens, it was completely restored and relocated to this current location.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 39° 5.052′ N, 94° 35.106′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Downtown Kansas City. Marker is on OK Street west of Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is at the Union Station parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 OK St, Kansas City MO 64108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the "Kansas City Massacre" (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Memorial Dedication Site (about 300 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Union Station Kansas City (about 300 feet away); Washington Park Statue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Santa Fe Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Liberty Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); The Freight House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 27, 2022

2. Union Station's Lamp Post Clock Marker

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 23, 2022

3. Union Station's Lamp Post Clock Marker

The lamp post in front of Union Station

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on May 28, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.