The Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower (also known as the Roslyn Clock Tower) is a historic clock tower in Roslyn, New York. It is considered to be the symbol of Roslyn and appears on that village's official seal.[2][3]
History
The clock tower was constructed in 1895 as a memorial to Ellen E. Ward (1826–1893), who was a prominent and active Roslyn resident best known for donating the historic horse trough within the village.[2][4] The tower was commissioned by Ward's children.[2][4] The tower was designed by the firm of Lamb & Rich.[4][5]
The clock tower was rehabilitated in the 1990s and 2000s, and for its centennial in 1995, the Town of North Hempstead sold the tower to the Village of Roslyn for $1.[4][6] The rehabilitation efforts experienced delays in the 2000s due to various reasons, including trouble securing grant money from New York following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.[6] The rehabilitation efforts were finally completed after 11 years in 2006.[6]
Specifications
- Tower height: approximately 44 feet (13 m) (although some sources claim it is approximately 55 feet (17 m))[4][6][7][8]
- Exterior materials: granite & sandstone[2]
- Clockworks manufacturer: Seth Thomas & Co.[4][6]
- Clock type: weight-driven[4]
- Bell weight: approximately 2,700 pounds (1,200 kg)[2]
See also
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e "The Ellen E. Ward Clock Tower: The Symbol of Roslyn | Roslyn News". roslyn-news.com. Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "Roslyn, NY |". www.roslynny.gov. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower | Profiles | Roslyn Landmark Society". www.roslynlandmarks.org. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Russell, Ellen; Russell, Sargent (2009). Roslyn. Images of America. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7385-6505-7. LCCN 2008942609.
- ^ a b c d e Ackerman, Ruthie (October 27, 2006). "Despite Repair Hurdles, a Clock Tower Is Saved". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Walsh, Kevin (June 18, 2008). "TOWER OF ROSLYN". Forgotten New York. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ Lipson, Karin (March 16, 2016). "Roslyn, N.Y.: A Hint of New England". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 14, 2021.