Halifax Town Clock, Clock tower at Brunswick Street, Halifax, Canada.
Description
Halifax Town Clock is a three-level octagonal tower that sits atop a white wooden building on a central street. Four clock faces with Roman numerals run up each side, allowing the time to be read from multiple directions around the structure.
History
A British prince ordered its construction in 1800 to provide military personnel with reliable timekeeping in the city. The original timepiece was manufactured in London and has operated continuously since 1803.
Culture
The clock bears the name of a British prince and reflects Halifax's deep ties to the Royal Navy of that era. Visitors passing by can still observe how this connection shaped the area's role as a gathering point in the city center.
Practical
The building stands on Brunswick Street between the waterfront and the Citadel, easily reached on foot from either direction. The interior is not normally open to visitors, but the tower is clearly visible from the street and can be viewed from outside.
Did you know?
The mechanism bears the maker's number from a London clockmaker and is wound by hand twice weekly to this day. A large pendulum and a system of weights and gears have kept the mechanism running for over two centuries.
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