Old Rapides Bank Clock and Tower - Alexandria, Louisiana
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bonsaai
N 31° 17.516 W 092° 29.839
15R E 547842 N 3462064
The old clock at the Rapides Bank and Trust Company, now relocated to a tower at the Lakes District.
Waymark Code: WMKJJ6
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2014
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This clock once graced the Rapides Bank and Trust Co. building at 933 Second Street in downtown Alexandria. The Rapides Bank dates from 1898; however, this clock was added in 1926 following a remodeling in 1914.
The clock was removed from the Bank building at an unknown date, likely in 1954 when the bank moved its location two blocks south.
See http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM3KGR_Old_Rapides_Bank_Building
The clock is inoperable but it still retains that early 20th century character in its stained glass setting. It has four clock faces to the four cardinal directions.
The clock is suspended from a lighted red brick arched tower and is accessible from a parking area adjacent to it.