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December 27, 2024

An architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania's Capitol a century ago. They're still ticking

  • Every week, clock winders roam the halls — ensuring the century-plus-old timekeepers keep ticking.
    • By MARK SCOLFORO
    Associated Press

    Photo from Johnson & Griffiths Studio [enlarge]
    Johnson & Griffiths Studio has received a five-year, $526,000 winding and maintenance contract renewal from the Capitol Preservation Committee.

    HARRISBURG, Pa. — Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence. The seat of government, they tend to be elegant and stately — and frequently capped by a dome.


     
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