Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA
In 1752, when Isaac Norris was selecting a man to build the first clock for the State House. He chose Thomas Stretch, the son of Peter Stretch his old friend and fellow council member, to do the job. In 1753 Thomas Stretch erected a giant clock at the building's west end.
In 1753 Thomas Stretch erected a giant clock at the building's west end that resembled a tall clock . The 40-foot-tall limestone base was capped with a 14-foot wooden case surrounding the clock's face, which was carved by Samuel Harding. The giant clock was removed about 1830.
During the summer of 1973 a replica of the Thomas Stretch clock was restored to Independence Hall. The State House complex along Chestnut Street changed frequently since its initial construction. Changes include the addition of a tower and steeple to Independence Hall in the mid 18th century, the demolition and replacement of the original wing buildings, the construction and later removal of wooden sheds as well as the removal and later replacement of the steeple.
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA
In 1752, when Isaac Norris was selecting a man to build the first clock for the State House. He chose Thomas Stretch, the son of Peter Stretch his old friend and fellow council member, to do the job. In 1753 Thomas Stretch erected a giant clock at the building's west end.
In 1753 Thomas Stretch erected a giant clock at the building's west end that resembled a tall clock . The 40-foot-tall limestone base was capped with a 14-foot wooden case surrounding the clock's face, which was carved by Samuel Harding. The giant clock was removed about 1830.
During the summer of 1973 a replica of the Thomas Stretch clock was restored to Independence Hall. The State House complex along Chestnut Street changed frequently since its initial construction. Changes include the addition of a tower and steeple to Independence Hall in the mid 18th century, the demolition and replacement of the original wing buildings, the construction and later removal of wooden sheds as well as the removal and later replacement of the steeple.