As the tower sections were gone through it was found to be in worse shape than thought. Most all the clock (metal workings, dial faces, dial hands & bell) parts were saved when it was dismantled. That never happened as costs were too high. It was to be placed on top the new City Hall building, from what has been said. In 1997, the Clock tower was taken down to be rebuilt and installed in another location. In the 1970s a new facade (Aluminum Siding) was also wrapped around the old tower shell of the clock to make it weather tight. Sometime during the mid-1900s, the clock was electrified and an electric motor was installed to drive the clock. That would mean someone had to climb up to the clock tower every few days and rewind the weights to keep the clock running. The Clock mechanism/motor was powered by 1,300 pounds of weights, suspended from pulleys. With the help of the builders of the City Hall and the Seth Thomas Clock Company of Chicago, IL, a clock tower, the clock mechanism and a pure brass bell were designed and installed atop the new (at that time) City Courthouse and City Hall. November 1913, Chicago Junction purchased clock workings and a bell from the Seth Thomas Clock Co. Be inspired with the story of people who saw a new beginning in a hard world, risked much to change it, and made our community a kinder and compassionate place. Join our mission to preserve the history of the Willard Town Clock for future generations. Help tell the story of the people that built the town, helped those who passed through on their way to a better life. The clock structure built by local carpenters/craftsmen are not seen in today's age and kept people on time and on track. Willard is a connecting point between cities across the nation. The building stood and served as a beacon of hope to many traveling from other parts of the country and world to settle in Chicago Junction, Ohio now called Willard and take railroad and farm jobs in the area. It was started in 1913 and completed in 1914, this truly significant structure is connected to the B & O Railroad in the downtown area.
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