Virtual Globetrotting: Towers - Clock http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:24:18 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Halifax Town Clock]]> Halifax Town Clock
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@ 2009-09-15 11:24:18]]> Halifax Town Clock
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@ 2009-09-15 11:24:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/halifax-town-clock/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/halifax-town-clock/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:24:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/halifax-town-clock/ 44.64746000 -63.57802700 <![CDATA[Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta]]> Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
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By: Parabellum
@ 2009-08-05 12:48:46
The great Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (built in the 13th century over another Cathedral), one of the biggest in Piedmont, in Romanesque-Gothic style. The monumental belfry is from 1266. the facade is characterized by three portals, each surmounted by a big rose-window. The interior, with a nave and two aisles, houses a wide cycle of 18th century frescoes, some altarpieces by Gandolfino d'Asti and precious silver artworks from the 15th-16th centuries. The presbytery has a noteworthy mosaic floor, from the pre-existing church. next to the last pilasters of the nave are two 14th century artworks, the funerary seal of bishop Baldracco Malabaila and the equestrian portrait of Arricino Moneta.

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@ 2009-08-05 12:48:46
The great Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (built in the 13th century over another Cathedral), one of the biggest in Piedmont, in Romanesque-Gothic style. The monumental belfry is from 1266. the facade is characterized by three portals, each surmounted by a big rose-window. The interior, with a nave and two aisles, houses a wide cycle of 18th century frescoes, some altarpieces by Gandolfino d'Asti and precious silver artworks from the 15th-16th centuries. The presbytery has a noteworthy mosaic floor, from the pre-existing church. next to the last pilasters of the nave are two 14th century artworks, the funerary seal of bishop Baldracco Malabaila and the equestrian portrait of Arricino Moneta.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asti]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cattedrale-di-santa-maria-assunta-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cattedrale-di-santa-maria-assunta-2/ Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:48:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cattedrale-di-santa-maria-assunta-2/ 44.90088400 8.19793700 <![CDATA[Equitable Gas Clock]]> Equitable Gas Clock
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@ 2009-05-07 22:34:28
Once the largest single face clock in the world, this Pittsburgh landmark was built in 1933. Located at the former Duquesne Brewery, it stopped working in the early 1990's. In 2002, Equitable Gas renovated and leased the clock, which was brightly lit up at night. In April 2009, Equitable terminated their lease and removed their ad from the face of the clock.]]> Equitable Gas Clock
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@ 2009-05-07 22:34:28
Once the largest single face clock in the world, this Pittsburgh landmark was built in 1933. Located at the former Duquesne Brewery, it stopped working in the early 1990's. In 2002, Equitable Gas renovated and leased the clock, which was brightly lit up at night. In April 2009, Equitable terminated their lease and removed their ad from the face of the clock.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/equitable-gas-clock/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/equitable-gas-clock/ Thu, 07 May 2009 22:34:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/equitable-gas-clock/ 40.42736500 -79.97636800 <![CDATA[The Maynard Mill]]> The Maynard Mill
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-04-05 14:33:58
From 1957 to 1992, this former wool mill housed the headquarters of the Digital Equipment Corporation, at one time the second-largest manufacturer of computers in the world.

http://web.maynard.ma.us/history/mill-history.htm

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From 1957 to 1992, this former wool mill housed the headquarters of the Digital Equipment Corporation, at one time the second-largest manufacturer of computers in the world.

http://web.maynard.ma.us/history/mill-history.htm

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@ 2009-03-21 17:49:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tollbooth-steeple/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tollbooth-steeple/ Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:49:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tollbooth-steeple/ 55.85640700 -4.24377000 <![CDATA[Big Ben]]> Big Ben
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@ 2009-03-18 17:18:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-ben/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-ben/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:18:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-ben/ 51.50119600 -0.12462600 <![CDATA[ConAgra Clocktower]]> ConAgra Clocktower
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@ 2008-12-22 13:54:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/conagra-clocktower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/conagra-clocktower/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:54:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/conagra-clocktower/ 41.25600100 -95.92791800 <![CDATA[Cone & Kimball Clock Tower]]> Cone & Kimball Clock Tower
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@ 2008-12-22 10:55:56
The Cone-Kimball Building with its famous clocktower stood for 98 years, 1886 to 1984. Pioneer businessmen, Joseph Cone and Gorham Kimball, who wanted to have the best general store building in the region, built it. That they succeeded was attested to by a San Francisco paper of 1889, which stated that the building was “a monument to the industry, energy and enterprise of the owners, the finest business house north of Sacramento and unsurpassed by any in the state…”. Through the years many businesses flourished in the building and improvements were made, but the basic structure and tower remained unchanged. The ornate and beautiful Victorian clocktower was often called “the Heart of Red Bluff”.... and, for good reason. It best symbolized the Victorian background and flavor of the city, and crowned one of the most photographed buildings in the region. When it was lost by fire on April 30, 1984, many felt that they had lost their heart. After the fire a number of citizen committees worked for several years in an effort to determine what to do with the lot. In February 1997 the Red Bluff Rotary Foundation made a decision to purchase the lot for $83,000 and united in a partnership with the Downtown Red Bluff Business Association (DRBBA) and the City to develop a plan to Rebuild The Heart of Red Bluff. Now the community is giving from the heart to rebuild its “heart” in the form of a clocktower replica. Red Bluff will have a historic and nostalgic part of its past brought back to life in the planned plaza, which will include as its focal point a replica of the beautiful Cone & Kimball clocktower. ]]> Cone & Kimball Clock Tower
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The Cone-Kimball Building with its famous clocktower stood for 98 years, 1886 to 1984. Pioneer businessmen, Joseph Cone and Gorham Kimball, who wanted to have the best general store building in the region, built it. That they succeeded was attested to by a San Francisco paper of 1889, which stated that the building was “a monument to the industry, energy and enterprise of the owners, the finest business house north of Sacramento and unsurpassed by any in the state…”. Through the years many businesses flourished in the building and improvements were made, but the basic structure and tower remained unchanged. The ornate and beautiful Victorian clocktower was often called “the Heart of Red Bluff”.... and, for good reason. It best symbolized the Victorian background and flavor of the city, and crowned one of the most photographed buildings in the region. When it was lost by fire on April 30, 1984, many felt that they had lost their heart. After the fire a number of citizen committees worked for several years in an effort to determine what to do with the lot. In February 1997 the Red Bluff Rotary Foundation made a decision to purchase the lot for $83,000 and united in a partnership with the Downtown Red Bluff Business Association (DRBBA) and the City to develop a plan to Rebuild The Heart of Red Bluff. Now the community is giving from the heart to rebuild its “heart” in the form of a clocktower replica. Red Bluff will have a historic and nostalgic part of its past brought back to life in the planned plaza, which will include as its focal point a replica of the beautiful Cone & Kimball clocktower. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cone-kimball-clock-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cone-kimball-clock-tower/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:55:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cone-kimball-clock-tower/ 40.17856200 -122.23543200 <![CDATA[Old Arts Building Clock Tower]]> Old Arts Building Clock Tower
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@ 2008-12-02 15:24:29
This is the first building designed and built specifically for the Auckland University College. It was built between the years of 1921-1926. ]]> Old Arts Building Clock Tower
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This is the first building designed and built specifically for the Auckland University College. It was built between the years of 1921-1926. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-arts-building-clock-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-arts-building-clock-tower/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:24:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/old-arts-building-clock-tower/ -36.85005900 174.76915600 <![CDATA[Largo Clock Tower]]> Largo Clock Tower
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@ 2008-11-23 05:27:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/largo-clock-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/largo-clock-tower/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:27:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/largo-clock-tower/ 27.92118400 -82.78730400 <![CDATA[King Street Station]]> King Street Station
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King Street Station, historic train station and still used by Amtrak. The clock tower was long broken but has recently (Nov 2008) been repaired and now shows the correct time again.]]> King Street Station
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King Street Station, historic train station and still used by Amtrak. The clock tower was long broken but has recently (Nov 2008) been repaired and now shows the correct time again.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-street-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-street-station/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:52:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/king-street-station/ 47.60588800 -122.32800000 <![CDATA['11:17' Church clock]]> '11:17' Church clock
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@ 2008-07-19 13:03:23
The tower of the Central University Library houses one of the most beautiful carillons in the world. It was erected together with the library building in 1928 and was donated by American engineers as a war memorial. Thanks to the efforts of American carillonneur Margo Halsted, the instrument was renovated and extended to 63 bells in 1983. The total bell weight is 35 tonnes.

The instrument bears a message of peace. The 7-tonne Bourdon, which also strikes the hours, is named Liberty Bell of Louvain, and bell n° 4 bears the following inscription (translated from Latin): ]]> Tower of the Central University Library
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The tower of the Central University Library houses one of the most beautiful carillons in the world. It was erected together with the library building in 1928 and was donated by American engineers as a war memorial. Thanks to the efforts of American carillonneur Margo Halsted, the instrument was renovated and extended to 63 bells in 1983. The total bell weight is 35 tonnes.

The instrument bears a message of peace. The 7-tonne Bourdon, which also strikes the hours, is named Liberty Bell of Louvain, and bell n° 4 bears the following inscription (translated from Latin): ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tower-of-the-central-university-library/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tower-of-the-central-university-library/ Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:03:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tower-of-the-central-university-library/ 50.87806800 4.70676000 <![CDATA[Little Ben]]> Little Ben
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@ 2008-03-08 13:46:18
Little Ben is a cast iron miniature clock tower, situated at the intersection of Vauxhall Bridge Road and Victoria Street, in Westminster, central London, close to the approach to Victoria station. In design it mimics the clock tower commonly (though incorrectly) known as Big Ben of the Palace of Westminster found at the other end of Victoria Street.

Little Ben was manufactured, according to Pevsner, by Gillett & Johnston of Croydon, and was erected in 1892; removed from the site in 1964, and restored and re-erected in 1981 by Westminster City Council with sponsorship from Elf Aquitaine Ltd "offered as a gesture of Franco-British friendship".

There is a rhyming couplet Apology for Summer Time signed J.W.R. affixed to the body of the clock:

My hands you may retard or may advance
my heart beats true for England as for France.
А replica of Little Ben was constructed in 1903 in Victoria, a capital city of Seychelles.

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Little Ben is a cast iron miniature clock tower, situated at the intersection of Vauxhall Bridge Road and Victoria Street, in Westminster, central London, close to the approach to Victoria station. In design it mimics the clock tower commonly (though incorrectly) known as Big Ben of the Palace of Westminster found at the other end of Victoria Street.

Little Ben was manufactured, according to Pevsner, by Gillett & Johnston of Croydon, and was erected in 1892; removed from the site in 1964, and restored and re-erected in 1981 by Westminster City Council with sponsorship from Elf Aquitaine Ltd "offered as a gesture of Franco-British friendship".

There is a rhyming couplet Apology for Summer Time signed J.W.R. affixed to the body of the clock:

My hands you may retard or may advance
my heart beats true for England as for France.
А replica of Little Ben was constructed in 1903 in Victoria, a capital city of Seychelles.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/little-ben/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/little-ben/ Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:46:18 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/little-ben/ 51.49648800 -0.14278300 <![CDATA[Haymarket Clock Tower]]> Haymarket Clock Tower
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@ 2008-03-04 16:51:28
In 1873 the chimes were moved from a ground-level playing stand to McGraw Hall. In 1891, they were moved to their permanent home atop McGraw Tower. The 173-foot (53 m) tower is Cornell's most prominent landmark and is adjacent to Uris Library. The tower is also home to an office, museum, practice room, and a restored 1875 Seth Thomas clock with a 14-foot pendulum. Visitors can still see the clockworks and pendulum, but the clock was linked to the Global Positioning System in 1999.]]> McGraw Tower
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In 1873 the chimes were moved from a ground-level playing stand to McGraw Hall. In 1891, they were moved to their permanent home atop McGraw Tower. The 173-foot (53 m) tower is Cornell's most prominent landmark and is adjacent to Uris Library. The tower is also home to an office, museum, practice room, and a restored 1875 Seth Thomas clock with a 14-foot pendulum. Visitors can still see the clockworks and pendulum, but the clock was linked to the Global Positioning System in 1999.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcgraw-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcgraw-tower/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:51:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcgraw-tower/ 42.44759300 -76.48573300 <![CDATA[Albert Memorial Clock]]> Albert Memorial Clock
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@ 2008-03-02 17:54:59
The Albert Memorial Clock is a tall clock tower situated at Queen's Square, Belfast, in Northern Ireland.
Constructed mainly of sandstone, between 1865 and 1870, as a memorial to Queen Victoria's late Prince Consort, Prince Albert, it stands 113 feet tall.
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The Albert Memorial Clock is a tall clock tower situated at Queen's Square, Belfast, in Northern Ireland.
Constructed mainly of sandstone, between 1865 and 1870, as a memorial to Queen Victoria's late Prince Consort, Prince Albert, it stands 113 feet tall.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/albert-memorial-clock/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/albert-memorial-clock/ Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:54:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/albert-memorial-clock/ 54.60084400 -5.92421200 <![CDATA[Torre dos Clérigos]]> Torre dos Clérigos
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The tower is 75.6 metres high, dominating the city. There are 225 steps to be climbed to reach the top of its six floors. This great structure has become the symbol of the city.
Clérigos Church in the city of Porto, in Portugal.]]> Torre dos Clérigos
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The tower is 75.6 metres high, dominating the city. There are 225 steps to be climbed to reach the top of its six floors. This great structure has become the symbol of the city.
Clérigos Church in the city of Porto, in Portugal.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/torre-dos-cl-rigos/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/torre-dos-cl-rigos/ Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:33:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/torre-dos-cl-rigos/ 41.14567300 -8.61374200 <![CDATA[Torre Mangana]]> Torre Mangana
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@ 2008-02-24 09:17:45
It is one of the cities most notable monuments. It lies on the site of an ancient Arabian fortress.

Origin: 16th Century.

Period: 16th Century.

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It is one of the cities most notable monuments. It lies on the site of an ancient Arabian fortress.

Origin: 16th Century.

Period: 16th Century.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/torre-mangana/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/torre-mangana/ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:17:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/torre-mangana/ 40.07705400 -2.13147400 <![CDATA[Clock tower of the Mercantile National Bank]]> Clock tower of the Mercantile National Bank
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@ 2008-02-15 17:23:45
The building was completed in 1942 and was the only major skyscraper to be constructed during World War II. The U.S. government had called for a halt of private construction to fuel supply materials for the war effort. However, a lot of the tower's steel had been prefabricated, and was given a special waiver from the government.

The Mercantile Building was built at the southeast corner of Main and Ervay streets and spans from Main to Commerce Street along Ervay. At its completion, it was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River and it was the tallest building in Dallas until 1954, when Republic Bank Tower 1 surpassed it. The building is 31 stories, and when the 115 feet (35 m) foot ornamental clock tower is included, is 545 feet (166 m) feet tall; making it the 19th-tallest building in Dallas. It also contains 359,348 square feet (33,385 m²) 359,348 square feet of floor space.

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The building was completed in 1942 and was the only major skyscraper to be constructed during World War II. The U.S. government had called for a halt of private construction to fuel supply materials for the war effort. However, a lot of the tower's steel had been prefabricated, and was given a special waiver from the government.

The Mercantile Building was built at the southeast corner of Main and Ervay streets and spans from Main to Commerce Street along Ervay. At its completion, it was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River and it was the tallest building in Dallas until 1954, when Republic Bank Tower 1 surpassed it. The building is 31 stories, and when the 115 feet (35 m) foot ornamental clock tower is included, is 545 feet (166 m) feet tall; making it the 19th-tallest building in Dallas. It also contains 359,348 square feet (33,385 m²) 359,348 square feet of floor space.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/clock-tower-of-the-mercantile-national-bank/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/clock-tower-of-the-mercantile-national-bank/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:23:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/clock-tower-of-the-mercantile-national-bank/ 32.78241700 -96.79612500 <![CDATA['09:44' Met Life Tower]]> '09:44' Met Life Tower
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Tower is 60 meters tall and the tower watch has a diameter of 7 meters.]]> 'Aarhus City Hall' Clock tower
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Tower is 60 meters tall and the tower watch has a diameter of 7 meters.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aarhus-city-hall-clock-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aarhus-city-hall-clock-tower/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:20:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aarhus-city-hall-clock-tower/ 56.15221100 10.20293100 <![CDATA[10:20 on Reggio Emilia Clock Tower]]> 10:20 on Reggio Emilia Clock Tower
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@ 2007-07-18 12:29:39]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/10-20-on-reggio-emilia-clock-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/10-20-on-reggio-emilia-clock-tower/ Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:29:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/10-20-on-reggio-emilia-clock-tower/ 44.69858800 10.63080400 <![CDATA[Clock Tower in Boston]]> Clock Tower in Boston
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-07-13 12:43:09
11:15 in Boston]]> Clock Tower in Boston
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@ 2007-07-13 12:43:09
11:15 in Boston]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/clock-tower-in-boston/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/clock-tower-in-boston/ Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:43:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/clock-tower-in-boston/ 42.36020700 -71.05327100 <![CDATA[4:55 Near Petco Park]]> 4:55 Near Petco Park
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@ 2007-07-12 20:02:19]]> 4:55 Near Petco Park
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@ 2007-07-12 20:02:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/4-55-near-petco-park/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/4-55-near-petco-park/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:02:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/4-55-near-petco-park/ 32.70628100 -117.15379000 <![CDATA[High noon]]> High noon
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-07-12 15:16:59
In other views, this two-sided clock shows times of 6:02 and 1:25]]> High noon
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-07-12 15:16:59
In other views, this two-sided clock shows times of 6:02 and 1:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/high-noon/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/high-noon/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:16:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/high-noon/ 40.72263100 -73.98506100 <![CDATA[Allen-Bradley Clock Tower]]> Allen-Bradley Clock Tower
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-03-19 08:44:13
The world's largest four faced clock tower. It is owned by Allen-Bradley, a product brand of Rockwell Automation.

Compared to Big Ben in London:
Tower height - 333.3 feet vs. 320
Clock face - 40.2 feet vs. 23
Minute hand - 20 feet vs. 14
Hour hand - 15.8 feet vs. 9
Hour marker - 4.1 feet vs. 2
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-03-19 08:44:13
The world's largest four faced clock tower. It is owned by Allen-Bradley, a product brand of Rockwell Automation.

Compared to Big Ben in London:
Tower height - 333.3 feet vs. 320
Clock face - 40.2 feet vs. 23
Minute hand - 20 feet vs. 14
Hour hand - 15.8 feet vs. 9
Hour marker - 4.1 feet vs. 2
(http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=33720)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/allen-bradley-clock-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/allen-bradley-clock-tower/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:44:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/allen-bradley-clock-tower/ 43.01802600 -87.91254300 <![CDATA[Roslyn Clock Tower]]> Roslyn Clock Tower
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-03-05 12:34:24
For more than a century, the Roslyn Clock Tower has stood on Northern Boulevard. The 44-foot tower was built in 1895 for $7,000, in memory of Ellen Eliza Ward, twice-widowed, long time resident whose estate was valued at $3 million when she died in 1893.]]> Roslyn Clock Tower
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-03-05 12:34:24
For more than a century, the Roslyn Clock Tower has stood on Northern Boulevard. The 44-foot tower was built in 1895 for $7,000, in memory of Ellen Eliza Ward, twice-widowed, long time resident whose estate was valued at $3 million when she died in 1893.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roslyn-clock-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roslyn-clock-tower/ Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:34:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roslyn-clock-tower/ 40.79983100 -73.65047300 <![CDATA[Daniels & Fisher Tower]]> Daniels & Fisher Tower
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By: mlc1us
@ 2006-12-30 15:40:53
The Daniels & Fisher (D&F) Tower is a distinctive Denver, Colorado landmark. Built as part of the Daniels & Fisher department store in 1910,]]> Daniels & Fisher Tower
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By: mlc1us
@ 2006-12-30 15:40:53
The Daniels & Fisher (D&F) Tower is a distinctive Denver, Colorado landmark. Built as part of the Daniels & Fisher department store in 1910,]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/daniels-fisher-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/daniels-fisher-tower/ Sat, 30 Dec 2006 15:40:53 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/daniels-fisher-tower/ 39.74834700 -104.99567900 <![CDATA[Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower]]> Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-17 19:58:48

From www.cr.nps.gov:

The Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower has been a Baltimore landmark since its construction in 1911 as the tallest building in the city. The tower was built by Capt. Isaac Emerson, the inventor of the headache remedy Bromo-Seltzer, and designed by Joseph Evans Sperry (also designer of the Brewers Exchange). It once adjoined Emerson's Bromo-Seltzer factory, but the factory is no longer standing.

The most interesting feature is the still-functioning tower clock, the face of which displays the word BROMO-SELTZER instead of numbers. Modeled on the tower of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, the tower was topped by a 51-foot revolving replica of the blue Bromo-Seltzer bottle. The bottle was illuminated with 596 lights and could be seen 20 miles away. Unfortunately, the bottle was removed in 1936 due to structural concerns. To the chagrin of many locals (including several Baltimore Sun editorial writers), it has not yet been replaced.]]> Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-17 19:58:48

From www.cr.nps.gov:

The Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower has been a Baltimore landmark since its construction in 1911 as the tallest building in the city. The tower was built by Capt. Isaac Emerson, the inventor of the headache remedy Bromo-Seltzer, and designed by Joseph Evans Sperry (also designer of the Brewers Exchange). It once adjoined Emerson's Bromo-Seltzer factory, but the factory is no longer standing.

The most interesting feature is the still-functioning tower clock, the face of which displays the word BROMO-SELTZER instead of numbers. Modeled on the tower of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, the tower was topped by a 51-foot revolving replica of the blue Bromo-Seltzer bottle. The bottle was illuminated with 596 lights and could be seen 20 miles away. Unfortunately, the bottle was removed in 1936 due to structural concerns. To the chagrin of many locals (including several Baltimore Sun editorial writers), it has not yet been replaced.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/emerson-bromo-seltzer-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/emerson-bromo-seltzer-tower/ Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:58:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/emerson-bromo-seltzer-tower/ 39.28750300 -76.62026700 <![CDATA[Bank of America Clock Tower]]> Bank of America Clock Tower
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@ 2006-04-04 20:06:17]]> Bank of America Clock Tower
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By: damein234
@ 2006-04-04 20:06:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bank-of-america-clock-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bank-of-america-clock-tower/ Tue, 04 Apr 2006 20:06:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bank-of-america-clock-tower/ 37.78728800 -122.39221300 <![CDATA[12th century clock tower]]> 12th century clock tower
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-13 11:14:07
Looks like market day inthe piazza.]]> 12th century clock tower
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-13 11:14:07
Looks like market day inthe piazza.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/12th-century-clock-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/12th-century-clock-tower/ Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:14:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/12th-century-clock-tower/ 44.22304500 12.03948100 <![CDATA[Cathedral of Faenza and clock tower]]> Cathedral of Faenza and clock tower
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-13 11:11:48
In Piazza della Libertà: the 15th century Cathedral designed by Giuliano da Maiano, and beside it the fountain built to D.Paganelli’s design in the 17th century and the 17th century Civic Tower which leads into the portico ed Piazza del Popolo. Here: the Palazzo del Podestà and the Palazzo Municipale, formerly the Manfredi family seat, leading to Corte della Molinella on wich stands the Masini Theatre (1780-1788).
Behind the cathedral the 12th century Palazzo Episcopale.]]> Cathedral of Faenza and clock tower
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-13 11:11:48
In Piazza della Libertà: the 15th century Cathedral designed by Giuliano da Maiano, and beside it the fountain built to D.Paganelli’s design in the 17th century and the 17th century Civic Tower which leads into the portico ed Piazza del Popolo. Here: the Palazzo del Podestà and the Palazzo Municipale, formerly the Manfredi family seat, leading to Corte della Molinella on wich stands the Masini Theatre (1780-1788).
Behind the cathedral the 12th century Palazzo Episcopale.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cathedral-of-faenza-and-clock-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cathedral-of-faenza-and-clock-tower/ Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:11:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cathedral-of-faenza-and-clock-tower/ 44.28558100 11.88362400 <![CDATA[Abu Dhabi clock tower]]> Abu Dhabi clock tower
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By: doranchak
@ 2005-06-30 23:21:35]]> Abu Dhabi clock tower
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By: doranchak
@ 2005-06-30 23:21:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abu-dhabi-clock-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abu-dhabi-clock-tower/ Thu, 30 Jun 2005 23:21:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abu-dhabi-clock-tower/ 24.48974800 54.35294900 <![CDATA[Clock Tower]]> Clock Tower
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By: trecherus
@ 2005-06-22 14:49:28
Baghdad Clock Tower]]> Clock Tower
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By: trecherus
@ 2005-06-22 14:49:28
Baghdad Clock Tower]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/clock-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/clock-tower/ Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:49:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/clock-tower/ 33.30172800 44.37500200