95-year-old Florida clock gets 700-hour restoration after decades outdoors
In Clearwater, Florida, a remarkable four-faced clock has undergone an impressive restoration, thanks to clockmaker David H. Boyd, who dedicated 700 hours to the project. He skillfully preserved the original dial and hands while integrating new clockworks. This iconic timepiece now proudly graces Cleveland Street again, bridging the city’s rich history with contemporary usability.
For nearly a century, a four-faced clock stood as a diligent guardian over the bustling corner of Cleveland Street in Clearwater, Florida. As the years passed and weather took its toll, the historic timepiece required a remarkable restoration. Instead of discarding the clock as it aged, a skilled clockmaker named David H. Boyd and his team undertook a painstaking 700-hour process to bring it back to life.
The restored clock, known as the four-faced McClintock clock, now proudly occupies its original position atop Cleveland Street, once again marking the hours for another generation. The restoration involved preserving the original dial, hands, and metalwork, while also incorporating modern GPS-regulated clockworks to ensure the clock's reliability in today's world.
For clockmaker David H. Boyd, this project is more than just a technical challenge—it is a continuation of a family craft that spans generations.
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