by Tony Zeli, Editor
Hay Peabody Seth Thomas clock located on Congress Street in front of The Francis hotel.
The Francis hotel, developers of the Bramhall Residences, and Greater Portland Landmarks are attempting to restore the 1925 Hay & Peabody’s Seth Thomas Clock.
The clock is in noticeable disrepair with rusting cast iron and a tilted base. In April, expert clock restorers examined the clock. Good news is that they believe it can be either fully or partially restored.
Restorer overlooks initial evaluation stage of clock restoration.
The Seth Thomas Clock Company created such famous clocks as seen in Grand Central Station and in the classic film, “High Noon.”
Mechanical parts from inside the clock.
Further funding for the project will be sought. For more information visit http://www.portlandlandmarks.org/hay-peabody-clock.
Tony Zeli
Tony is publisher and editor of the West End News.
