South Lake Union in Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Clock from Carroll’s Fine Jewelry

— about 1930 —

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, August 22, 2024

1. Clock from Carroll's Fine Jewelry Marker

Inscription. This grand clock stands the test of time. It stood outside the entrance of Carroll’s Fine Jewelry at Fourth Avenue and Pike Street for almost 80 years.

By the early 1900s, street clocks had become prominent features along Seattle sidewalks. The city was even referred to as the “City of Clocks.” These often-ornate iron timepieces were a popular way to advertise a storefront—particularly a jewelry store. Carroll’s Fine Jewelry founder, Thomas J. Carroll, commissioned this piece from Seattle clockmaker Joseph Mayer. Mayer’s business became a major West Coast clock supplier.

After over a century in business, Carroll’s closed its doors in 2008, and this clock was donated to MOHAI.

Caption
(Photo #1) The clock is pictured at its location on Fourth Avenue in 1975. MOHAI, Robert H. Miller Collection 2002.46.1358.23

Erected by MOHAI (Museum of History & Industry).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 47° 37.673′ N, 122° 20.223′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in South Lake Union. It can be reached from Terry Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle WA 98109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Puget Sound Region.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: At Work on Lake Union (here, next to this marker); The Steamer Virginia V (a few steps from this marker); Arthur Foss (a few steps from this marker); Fisheries (a few steps from this marker); Camas Mill Millstone (a few steps from this marker); Millstone (a few steps from this marker); Building Boats (within shouting distance of this marker); Swiftsure (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, August 22, 2024

2. Clock from Carroll’s Fine Jewelry Marker

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, August 22, 2024

3. Clock from Carroll’s Fine Jewelry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.