Milwaukee Public Museum Tower Clock - Milwaukee, WI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member onfire4jesus
N 43° 02.431 W 087° 55.247
16T E 424997 N 4765725
This Clock was the last operating clock at South 16th and West Washington Sts. In 1972 it was moved in front of the Milwaukee Public Museum at 800 W. Wells in Milwaukee, WI.
Waymark Code: WM58Q7
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The signs on the clock read:
"Tower Clock 1905

Seth Thomas handwound movement originally in front of Jensen's Jewelers designated as a landmark of the City of Milwaukee in 1973 by the Milwaukee landmarks commission in recognition of its historical significance."

and

"Milwaukee's last operating tower clock at south 16th and west Washington Streets. Donated to the Milwaukee Public Museum by Thomas Bliffert and re-erected on 4 October 1972."
Status: Working

Display: Free Standing

Year built: 01/01/1905

Web link to additional info: Not listed
Visit Instructions:
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