Home / News. First astronomical clock tower in United States dedicated in Cedar Rapids by Czech, Slovak presidents. Prague-style orloj symbolizes enduring ties as only one in North America ...

The clock and bell inside the tower were first installed in 1881 at the opera house that long ago stood over the square. Longtime Spartanburg residents hold passionate opinions about the clock tower .

CEDAR RAPIDS — Some clocks just go “tick tock.” A few do astronomical things. By fall, the Clock Tower standing silently in Czech Village will sing and dance, and show the phases of the sun ...

Nearly 50 years ago, the Lawrence County Courthouse came tumbling down. And with it, the historic clock tower. All these years later, it can be found in a place you’d least expect it.

That day, on its front page, The Milwaukee Journal ran a photo of a crane taking "its first bite" from the top of the clock tower. But apart from that, the landmark's demise didn't generate much ...