Building the
Prescott Clock Tower
The clock tower site at the corner of Hwys 10 and 35 (Broad Street), beside the Prescott Historical Center. Construction begins May 18, 2006. The clock tower is built by Johnson Construction of Prescott, Inc.
Volunteers remove the paving stones that had been on the site.
Heavy equipment arrives to drill for site evaluation.
Excavation begins.
The foundation is prepared.
The foundation concrete slab is poured.
Laying of the tower blocks commences.
The tower rises.
Up & up.
Reaching the top.
The roof is carried in by crane.
The copper clad roof is placed on the tower.
The finishing touches, including brick exterior and circular window where the clock faces are installed. The original clock was at Prescott Middle School. It was repaired & installed by Jerry Voje.
The precarious placement of the finial on top.
Installation of the bell in the tower which chimes on the hour.
Clock Tower completed
September 7, 2006.
