Street clock
A street clock or post clock is a clock mounted on top of a post typically installed in a streetscape or other urban or park setting.
History
A less common kind of street clock can be found on Maiden Lane in Manhattan, New York. In the late 19th century, William Barthman Jewelers had a clock embedded in the sidewalk., the clock remains visible and maintained.Manufacturers
Past street clock manufacturers in the United States
- E. Howard & Co.
- Brown Street Clock Company
- Seth Thomas Clock Company
- Self Winding Clock Company – produced public clocks including street clocks; one surviving example was later restored by the Electric Time Company.
- Joseph Mayer & Bros.
- O.B. McClintock Company
Current street clock manufacturers in the United States
- Electric Time Company
- The Verdin Company
Examples