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Greenfield Village & Henry Ford Museum ~ Sir John Bennett Clock ~ Dearborn Michigan ~ My Old Photo

This bell tower serves as a central meeting point with the historic Greenfield Village Henry Ford Museum. Originally located in London England, the Sir John Bennett building was relocated to Dearborn, MI in 1931.

 

"Sir John Bennett liked the mythical story of Gog and Magog, the ancient protectors of Britain, so he re-created them for the front of his shop. The clock figures, Gog and Magog, toll the chimes of this shop every 15 minutes.

 

Sir John Bennett was a successful clock, watch and jewelry maker in London, England. This building stood a grand five stories at its original London site. It was scaled down to two stories when it was moved to Greenfield Village. Today, it is a sweet ship inside.

Built in 1931 in Greenfield Village. Exterior decorative elements from original shop in London, England

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Uploaded on December 14, 2015
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