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The Yorkville Clock

Yorkville Clock Information

State: NY
City: New York/Manhattan
Name of Clock: The Yorkville Clock
Kind of Clock: Post
Address of Clock: 1501 Third Avenue, NYC, NY
Owner Name: Anne Davenport
Owner Address: 1501 Third Avenue, NYC, NY
Maker of clock: E. Howard
How many faces: Two (black)
Size (diameter):
Description: fluted black column with gold details. Clock head in shape of gold pocket watch.
Condition: Restored and re-installed September 1999
Year installed: 189?
History: History of the Yorkville Clock
Any unique features: Clock head resembles pocket watch. Landmarked by the Landmarks Commission of New York City in 1981.
Is it working? Yes, electrical mechanism from Electric Time
Is it telling the correct time? Yes
Is someone responsible for the maintenance? Various members of the neighborhood committee are overseeing it.

Fund Raising Brochure
Reinstallation Report
Interview With Committee of Neighbors to Restore the Yorkville Clock
NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Report
History of the Yorkville Clock

Yorkville Clock Picture Gallery