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calr · Jan 16, 2008, 2:41 PM

In the Gastown district of Vancouver, B.C. in the midst of quaint boutiques, shops, and restaurants sits this operating steam driven clock. Gastown is located a few blocks East of the central business district of Vancouver and just a few blocks from the waterfront to the North.

These are scanned 35mm slides taken about ten years ago.

The first shot is a bit busy. I hadn't learned the KISS (Keep it simple, stupid) rule, yet! I was trying to get the clock, the large tree in the background, and the light poll. You can see steam coming out of the top of the clock.

The second shot shows a bronze plaque at the base of the clock.

Cal

Bynx · Jan 16, 2008, 4:12 PM

When your post said Steam Clock my first thought was Gastown. Everyone who visits Vancouver stops by the clock. Thanks for the memories.

vsch1 · Jan 16, 2008, 4:28 PM

Beautiful clock, Cal. Thanks for the information about it.

Trojansoc · Jan 16, 2008, 5:55 PM

Cal, a beautiful clock, and fascinating story. When I read the challenge, I immediately began thinking of clocks powered in unusual fashion, but I never thought even for a moment about one driven by steam. Thanks for the pic and story.

Paul

bhammitt · Jan 16, 2008, 6:02 PM

This is the most unique clock I have ever seen, never new anything like this existed. Very cool!

Bob

Walter C · Jan 16, 2008, 6:21 PM

Yes, quite fascinating especially with the background on the plaque.

Mag · Jan 16, 2008, 9:33 PM

Wow thats really cool and interesting, thanks for sharing Cal

Best regards,

Mag

DigitalDiva · Jan 17, 2008, 1:37 AM

I have seen that clock. I think that you captured it quite nicely.

Bynx · Jan 17, 2008, 7:19 AM

I noticed that Raymond L. Saunders is a horologist. I thought a horologist was a woman of the evening who rented out by the hour. I guess it must refer to anyone who deals in time.

calr · Jan 17, 2008, 10:19 AM

I think you've got your spelling wrong, Bynx. The name of the "trade" you refer to starts with a "w"!

According to Webster's American Dictionary--College edition: horologist: 1. an expert in horology 2. a person who makes clocks or watches.

horology: the art of making time pieces or of measuring time.

Cal

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Jan 16, 2008, 2:41 PM	#1
calr Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 8,466	In the Gastown district of Vancouver, B.C. in the midst of quaint boutiques, shops, and restaurants sits this operating steam driven clock. Gastown is located a few blocks East of the central business district of Vancouver and just a few blocks from the waterfront to the North. These are scanned 35mm slides taken about ten years ago. The first shot is a bit busy. I hadn't learned the KISS (Keep it simple, stupid) rule, yet! I was trying to get the clock, the large tree in the background, and the light poll. You can see steam coming out of the top of the clock. The second shot shows a bronze plaque at the base of the clock. Cal

Jan 16, 2008, 4:12 PM	#2
Bynx Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East of Toronto Posts: 8,800	When your post said Steam Clock my first thought was Gastown. Everyone who visits Vancouver stops by the clock. Thanks for the memories.

Jan 16, 2008, 4:28 PM	#3
vsch1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,885	Beautiful clock, Cal. Thanks for the information about it.

Jan 16, 2008, 5:55 PM	#4
Trojansoc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, AR Posts: 3,724	Cal, a beautiful clock, and fascinating story. When I read the challenge, I immediately began thinking of clocks powered in unusual fashion, but I never thought even for a moment about one driven by steam. Thanks for the pic and story. Paul

Jan 16, 2008, 6:02 PM	#5
bhammitt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,288	This is the most unique clock I have ever seen, never new anything like this existed. Very cool! Bob

Jan 16, 2008, 6:21 PM	#6
Walter C Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA USA Posts: 8,116	Yes, quite fascinating especially with the background on the plaque.

Jan 16, 2008, 9:33 PM	#7
Mag Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 734	Wow thats really cool and interesting, thanks for sharing Cal Best regards, Mag

Jan 17, 2008, 1:37 AM	#8
DigitalDiva Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 119	I have seen that clock. I think that you captured it quite nicely.

Jan 17, 2008, 7:19 AM	#9
Bynx Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East of Toronto Posts: 8,800	I noticed that Raymond L. Saunders is a horologist. I thought a horologist was a woman of the evening who rented out by the hour. I guess it must refer to anyone who deals in time.

Jan 17, 2008, 10:19 AM	#10
calr Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 8,466	I think you've got your spelling wrong, Bynx. The name of the "trade" you refer to starts with a "w"! According to Webster's American Dictionary--College edition: horologist: 1. an expert in horology 2. a person who makes clocks or watches. horology: the art of making time pieces or of measuring time. Cal