Thursday, November 13, 2014

Clock, 346 Broadway

The New York Times wrote today about the clock I photographed in 1996. from my visit.  Thanks to Marvin Schneider for arranging access.  Marvin and a partner rebuilt the clock many years ago as a public service.
According to the article, the building, at 346 Broadway, was sold by the city and will be turned into luxury apartments.  Promises have been made about preserving the working clock, which needs to be wound and oiled regularly, so who can say if it will be saved.
UPDATE 3/21/16: A State Supreme Court ruling has given the Landmarks Preservation Commission power to protect the clock.