Memorial has replaced the clock faces in the Memorial Tower.
The previous clock faces were damaged by high winds and were replaced thanks to a donation from the Johnson Family Foundation.
1/ And it begins!
The work crew gets set up in anticipation of removing the first clock face.
2/ Face removal underway
The first clock face is removed from the Memorial Tower.
3/ Hoisted down
Easy does it . . .
4/ No crane required
The clock face is removed with ropes and steady hands.
5/ Bird's eye view
Work crew members keep an eye on the operation in the sky.
6/ Time flies
Almost to the ground.
7/ Success!
The first clock face touches down.
8/ Round 2
The second clock face begins its descent.
9/ Look up, way up
It's not everyday the Memorial community sees this kind of operation on campus.
10/ Going down
The university's crest is momentarily covered by the clock face.
11/ Hold the rope!
Two down, one to go.
Built by the Verdin Company, the new faces are made of cast acrylic, which is considered to be much stronger and more robust than the original faces. Verdin have been in the clock making business since 1842 and have supplied the clock faces for Big Ben in London and the Basilica in St. John’s.
Photographer Chris Hammond was on site last week as two of the clock faces were replaced.
