Ohio Clock, Historical clock in Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.
The Ohio Clock stands eleven feet tall with a shield displaying seventeen stars on its face near the Senate Chamber entrance.
Thomas Voigt crafted this timepiece in 1815 under commission from Senator David Daggett for placement in the Old Brick Capitol building.
The clock marks significant Senate events, including the first implementation of daylight saving time in March 1918 by Sergeant at Arms Charles Higgins.
Senate staff members wind this mechanical timepiece weekly to maintain accurate timekeeping for legislative sessions and official business.
The glass covering of this Senate clock shattered during the 1983 Capitol bombing, making it a witness to multiple historical events.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.89040,-77.00890
Latest update: March 15, 2025 15:21
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