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 ...

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 ...

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 .

Demolition finally began on April 3, but the clock tower didn't start coming down until May 7. That day, on its front page, The Milwaukee Journal ran a photo of a crane taking "its first bite ...