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Customs House Tower clock – 105 anniversary

While the tower was completed in 1915, the clock was not started until noon on April 6, 1916. Built by the Howard Clock Co., it has a 9 foot pendulum.   Stats:  22 ft diameter face,  3 ft glass numbers, … Continue reading

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Customs House tower aerial clock centennial

The clock on this tower began ticking 100 years ago this week. The tower dates from 1915, and the Greek Revival building below from 1836.

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aerial / architecture photograph of the week

Customs House Tower, aerial view. (Peabody & Stearns = architect, 1913).  60 State Street on right, 75 State St. on left. © Steve Dunwell

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