Sir John Bennett Jewelry Shop - Dearborn, MI
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N 42° 18.361 W 083° 13.672
17T E 316375 N 4686157
Sir John Bennett was a successful clock, watch and jewelry maker in London, England. This building stood a grand five stories at its original London site.
Waymark Code: WMEGEP
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2012
Views: 9
According to the sign outside:
"Sir John Bennett liked the mythical story of Gog and Magog, the ancient protectors of Britain, so he re-created them for the front of his shop. The clock figures, Gog and Magog, toll the chimes of this shop every 15 minutes.
Sir John Bennett was a successful clock, watch and jewelry maker in London, England. This building stood a grand five stories at its original London site. It was scaled down to two stories when it was moved to Greenfield Village. Today, it is a sweet ship inside.
Built in 1931 in Greenfield Village. Exterior decorative elements from original shop in London, England."
Original Location: N 51° 32.000 W 000° 05.000
How it was moved: Disassembled
Type of move: Country to Country
Building Status: Public
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