Osborne Co. Courthouse -- Osborne KS
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
N 39° 26.266 W 098° 42.080
14S E 525702 N 4365400
The clock tower of the Osborne Co. Courthouse has been repaired twice in the last 40 years, but seems to be working now.
Waymark Code: WMGXQ3
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 12

The Osborne Co. Courthouse is one of the 8 wonders of Kansas Architecture. See here: (visit link)

According to the Kansas sampler, in 2007 repairs to the clock would take $50,000. When Blasterz were here, the clock showed the right time. Although even broken clocks are right twice a day, we think they have fixed it :)

The Osborne Co. Courthouse was placed on the National Register in 2002. Here is a link to the nomination form, which also has information about the clock: (visit link)

The clock, run by a 200-pound weight, has a striking mechanism run by a 100-pound weight and a 1,800-pound cast copper alloy bell. The mechanism was restored in 1975 as part of the national bicentennial." [end]

The clock has a white face, Roman numerals, and elegant hands.
Status: Working

Display: Free Standing

Year built: 01/01/1907

Web link to additional info: Not listed

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