Sidewalk clock on Jamaica Avenue
Sidewalk clock on Jamaica Avenue, Street clock at Jamaica Avenue in Queens, United States.
The 15-foot cast iron street clock stands at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Union Hall Street, featuring a double-faced design and fluted column.
The sidewalk clock, erected in 1900 at 161-11 Jamaica Avenue, represents one of the seven remaining street clocks in New York City from that period.
The Electric Time Company completed restoration work in 2021, reflecting the community's dedication to maintaining historical elements in the Jamaica neighborhood.
The Jamaica Center Business Improvement District obtained funding from city council members and government agencies to repair the clock's mechanisms and structure.
The timepiece contains elements from the Self Winding Clock Company, making it the last remaining sidewalk clock of its type in New York City.
Location: Queens
Address: 161-10 Jamaica Avenue
GPS coordinates: 40.70417,-73.79806
Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:15
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