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Phase 1 These are pictures from the work that the Adam Matthews Foundation has performed on restoring this great and historic Louisville landmark. Feel free to look around and come by and see the progress. The clock, while under construction, is located at Bowman Field next to the Drivers License Bureau on Dutchman's Lane. |
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| November 19, 2004 (Below): The detail work took place with the stripping of all of the old paint. We found were numerous stress cracks and decay in numerous areas of the aluminum due to the casting. This is the first time since the clock was made that anyone has been able to see the true condition of the clock. CLICK ON ANY PICTURE FOR MORE DETAILS. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Clock Tower before sandblasting
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Structural Cracks, flag ball
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Start of Sandblasting
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Structural Cracks, horn
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Structural Cracks, horn mount
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Structural Cracks, Clock top
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| November 23, 2004 (Below): Sandblasting of the clock tower as it nears the end, work will now begin on welding structural cracks and then prep for painting. The Stainglass is now finished undergoing it's restoration, the clock works are underway with their repairs. CLICK ON ANY PICTURE FOR MORE DETAILS. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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D.W Griffith, starting the sand blasting process.
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| November 29, 2004 (Below): Sandblasting of both the clock tower and D.W. Griffith are 100% complete. Work started on the welding of all stucturals cracks. Some complications had set in with the welding as the metal is thin and very cold. Louisville Welding Supply stepped up to offer their expert advice and equipment! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| December 17, 2004: Phase 1 nears completion!!! We worked very hard and overcame the welding and structural problems. The quality of the aluminum casting was very poor and has many impurities. We had been struggling with this losing ground on our timeline. GOOD NEWS! We over came the issues and Phase 1 will was finished ahead of schedule.
Call us to help (502) 499-2253 or email us at Save the Clock |
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