Courthouse Clock - Cordell, OK
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hamquilter
N 35° 17.475 W 098° 59.375
14S E 500947 N 3905342
Not an easy clock to work on, but a beauty to see.
Waymark Code: WMAPYD
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2011
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The Washita County Courthouse at 101 N. Main in Cordell is situated in the middle of the street, and vehicles must drive around it. It was constructed in 1911, and is the seat of government for this county of 11,520 citizens.
The courthouse is a three-story dark red brick building, in the Beaux-Arts Style. It is topped by a large central dome with a four-sided clock.
The original clock was installed in 1914. In 1954, the clock works were removed and an electric clock added. There is no stairway to the dome. The caretaker must use a linemen's harness to ascend into the clock tower. The building was designed by Solomon Andrew Layton, who later would design the Oklahoma State Capitol building in Oklahoma City. This four-sided clock is visible from all directions in the downtown area.
Status: Working
Display: Mounted
Year built: 01/01/1914
Web link to additional info: Not listed
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