Clocks of New York : an illustrated history /

Clocks of New York : an illustrated history /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	DeSantis, Chris.
Imprint:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2006.
Description:	vii, 255 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Clocks and watches -- New York (State) -- New York -- History. Clock and watch makers -- New York (State) -- New York -- History. Clock and watch makers. Clocks and watches. New York (State) -- New York. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6274471

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Other authors / contributors:	Parmar, Vinit.
ISBN:	0786426802 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper) 9780786426805
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-251) and index.
Summary:	"This illustrated work chronicles the history of public clocks in New York City. It discusses the premiere clock-makers of the 19th century such as the Ansonia Clock Company and the Self Winding Clock Company, the heyday of American public clock making and the ever-increasing importance of clocks. Photographs of subject pieces and an index are included"--Provided by publisher.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
Preface
1. Winding Up in New York City
2. Making Time for New York City
3. New York City Power Towers
4. The Bellwether Post Clocks: Stalwart Timekeepers
5. Timepieces as Building Ornaments
6. Timepieces on Landmarks: The Icing on the Cake
7. Community Clocks
8. Changing the Face of Time
9. New York Minutes
Appendix. Clock and Watch Makers of New Amsterdam and Early New York City
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index