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A steam clock is a clock which is fully or partially powered by a steam engine. Only a few functioning steam clocks exist, most designed and built by Canadian horologist Raymond Saunders for display in urban public spaces. Steam clocks built by Saunders are located in Otaru, Japan; Indianapolis, United States; and the Canadian cities of ...
Raymond Saunders (Feb. 7, 1940 to Nov. 23, 2024) was a Canadian clockmaker who has designed and built more than 150 customized clocks that mainly serve as tourist-attracting public artworks. In 1977 he was commissioned to build a steam clock for the Gastown district of Vancouver , Canada. [ 1 ]
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The Indiana Steam Clock is a steam clock installed outside the Indiana State Museum, in Indianapolis, Indiana. [1] [2] Description.
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Gastown's most famous (though nowhere near oldest) landmark is the steam-powered clock on the corner of Cambie and Water Street. It was built in 1977 to cover a steam grate, part of Vancouver's distributed steam heating system, as a way to harness the steam and to prevent street people from sleeping on the spot in cold weather. [10]
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2 This clock is steam powered to the best of my knowlege. 8 comments. 3 Move bulk of article to Gastown Steam Clock. 3 comments. 4 Much Better. 1 comment. 5 ...