Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Classic Clock


This lovely little clock is on an old bank building that has been marred by the addition of those ugly, cheap, back-lit signs used on stores everywhere but fortunately they left the clock and the surrounding details alone. I drive by this place all the time and only noticed the clock surround a few weeks ago so quickly pulled over for a pic. And the clock was right on time!

19 comments:

  1. Nice things should be kept forever. ;-)

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  2. The overall shape plus those ornate swags and and the rope surround make it look like a giant version of a fancy mantlepiece clock. Well spotted.

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  3. Kudos to whoever keeps the clock ticking accurately!

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  4. I was going to say that if you've driven by here a lot it's about time you took this shot. On your lunch hour?

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  5. Love the name of the place as well, conjures up some wonderful English jam. I'm with EG - Kudos to whoever keeps it running on time.

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  6. Actually "Davenport & Dovercourt" is the intersection where this building is located.

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  7. A really nice shot here, the architecture of the building is really nice. People often have a tendency of ruining old building by sticking on modern signs and lights.
    FAB as usual

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  8. It is very effective. Have you looked closely at the lettering of the sign? That is also pretty nicely done.

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  9. I like the details around the clock.

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  10. Looks like a giant clock sat on top of a mantelpiece!

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  11. I'm always surprised how often we do walk by huge clocks without seeing them.

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  12. There just aren't enough public clocks around any more. Was this one showing the correct time?

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  13. Old banks are some of most intereting buildings to be found - and you're right, a lot of them have been desecrated.

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