Tower Clock on St. Peter's Lutheran Church - Zurich, Ontario
N 43° 25.157 W 081° 37.476
17T E 449437 N 4807566
A clock tower like this is a rare site in rural southern Ontario. It makes a bit more sense when one understands that Zurich, Ontario was largely settled/founded by immigrants from Switzerland. We know they love their timepieces!
Waymark Code: WM105H8
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/02/2019
Views: 0
The clock has white facing and the numbers are roman numerals in a stylized black font. The hands are slim and black.
The building, including the tower and clock, was completed in 1878 and the large bell was installed in the tower. The tall spire is visible to the surrounding community, and as the church's website states, is a living testimony to the devout faith of these forefathers, and a constant reminder of God’s dwelling place to future generations.
The church was consecrated on the First Sunday in Advent, 1878. A school room was attached to the West end in which the beginner class met on Sundays and the confirmation class on weekdays.
Interestingly, the church's website (below) has a live stream of the
historic clock tower. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be working at the time of posting this waymark.
Status: Working
Display: Mounted
Year built: 01/01/1878
Web link to additional info: [Web Link]
|
Visit Instructions:
Photo of clock.
Recent Visits/Logs:
| There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|