The Henry Ford Museum in the US has dozens of experiences and a few more surprises packed inside its huge building complex spread over acres of land. The museum is located in Dearborn, Michigan.
At its iconic entrance is a striking clock tower. It welcomes visitors with its historic charm and architectural beauty.
Sitting atop the entrance to a treasure trove of American innovation and history, this clock tower with four dials on each side sets the stage for an engaging exploration of exhibitions that celebrate the legacy of Henry Ford and the Industrial Revolution.
Read here - how to reach the Ford Museum from downtown Detroit for 1 dollar.
The local tour guide told me that the clock was originally located in London in Europe, and was placed on top of a jewelry store. Henry Ford purchased, and brought it over to the US.
Not just that, Henry Ford also erected the museum building to resemble Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
I noticed that the clock tower was made of thousands of bricks, and there was no plaster covering it.
Though at the same time, the road was also paved with bricks. It seems a century ago, bricks were very popular in this part of the world for building and road construction.
The tour guide also told that the pendulum rod of the clock was made of a special alloy called INVAR, to prevent expansion and contraction in the extreme weather of Michigan.
This keeps the clock in perfect time both in summer and winter.
I found this clock tower to be very rare and beautiful - a bonus that helped average out the steep entrance fees of US$40.
Thanks to Google Maps for making the trip planning and exploration around easy.
Though, what amazes me immensely is this fabulous logo designed by Koushik Mahato @mahatokoushik623
It showcases the rich art and culture of West Bengal.
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Tourist Attractions in Detroit
- The Spirit of Detroit Statue.
- Monument to Joe Louis in Detroit - The Fist
- Pocket Watch as a Public Clock in a Beautiful Alley of Detroit
- World’s Most Unique Fountain in Detroit
- Joe Louis Statue and Photo Collage in Detroit
- Detroit Foundation Hotel - Formerly a Fire Department Building
- Local Guides Day Out - Kite Exploration on Belle Isle
- An Obscure Clock Tower with Amazing Landscaping
- The Big Brother of Tabletop Alarm Clock Lives on an Island
- The Kern’s Clock in Detroit
- Detroit - Step on The Point of Origin
- Huntington Place
- Public Clock of CPA Building
- American Coney Island - Detroit’s Iconic Food Joint
- James Scott Memorial Fountain in Detroit
- Visit the Corner Public Clock above Fresh Mex.
- The Minimalistic Art - Clock Tower on Michigan Avenue.
- Detroit SS Bank Clock Tower and Historic Marker
- Millenium Bell - Detroit’s Own Fish Head Bell
- The Corner Public Clock of Scientology Church
- Huntington Place in Detroit - It is Big, Very Big
- Detroit Veterans Memorial - The Legacy of American Heroes
- Transcending Arch Monument - A Symbol of Enduring Spirit
- The Historic Brown Brothers Cigar Factory
- Comerica Park - The Home of Detroit Tigers]
- Honeybee Market - Oasis in the American Urban Sprawl
Here are my officially recorded previous Clock Tower Visits:
- Merta City Clock Tower
- Surat Clock Tower
- Pune Police Station Clock Tower
- The Fascinating Clock Tower of Spicer University in Pune
- The Elegant Clock Tower of Suburban Tokyo
- The Clock Tower Replica of Las Vegas
- Houston’s Magnificent Clock Tower
- A Replica Clock Tower in The Universal Studios of Orlando
- Clock tower outside the National Park in Mumbai
- A Unique 45° Corner Public Clock in Seattle, USA
- Clock Tower of Aurangabad - Nostalgic Feelings of Childhood
- The Clock Tower of Nashik - Simple Yet Elegant
- An Ordinary Public Clock and the Extraordinary Streets of Tokyo
- A Clock Tower at the Foothills of Mt. Fuji in Japan
- Public Clock of the Gurudwara in Gurugram
- The New Public Clock in the City Market of Pune
- The Vanaz Clock Tower on Paud Road in Pune
- Karve Road Clock Tower in Pune
- Thane Clock Tower - Discovered in Serendipity.
- Discovering and Adding a Clock Tower in Pune.
- Discovered a new Clock Tower in Gurugram
- A Majestic Public Clock at a Temple Entrance in Kolhapur
- The Clock Tower in Wanawadi - Simple and Unwavering
- Clock Tower in a Constitution Park - Double Bonanza
- Enchanting Clock Tower by the Seaside in Sunny San Diego
- Philadelphia Clock Tower - World Records and American Superstitions
- Independence Hall Clock Tower in Philadelphia
- World’s only Bonsai Clock Tower in Japan
- A Public Corner Clock greeted me on arrival in Detroit
- A Minimalistic Public Clock Adorning a Federal Building.
- The Giant Clock Tower of the University of Detroit Mercy.
- A Public Clock in Detroit left to Rot.
- The Big Brother of Tabletop Alarm Clock
- An Obscure Clock Tower with Amazing Landscaping
- Pocket Watch as a Public Clock in a Beautiful Alley of Detroit
- The Magical Public Alarm Clock in Detroit
- Detroit SS Bank Clock Tower and Historic Marker
- A Clock Tower in Tokyo Surrounded by Awesomeness
- Public Clock of the Central United Methodist Church in Detroit
- Clock Tower of Dearborn, Michigan - Elegance Personified
. The original brick road can be seen Detroit but it is very deteriorating due to the age.
