Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower

The Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower (also known as the Roslyn Clock Tower) is a historic clock tower in Roslyn, New York. It is considered to be the symbol of Roslyn and appears on that village's official seal.[1][2]

Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower
The clock tower in 2008.
Alternative namesRoslyn Clock Tower
General information
LocationRoslyn, New York
Completed1895
OwnerIncorporated Village of Roslyn
Design and construction
ArchitectLamb and Rich

History

The clock tower was constructed in 1895 as a memorial to Ellen E. Ward (1826–1893), who was a prominent and active Roslyn resident best known for donating the historic horse trough within the village.[1][3] The tower was commissioned by Ward's children.[1][3] The tower was designed by the firm of Lamb & Rich.[3][4]

The clock tower was rehabilitated in the 1990s and 2000s, and for its centennial in 1995, the Town of North Hempstead sold the tower to the Village of Roslyn for $1.[3][5] The rehabilitation efforts experienced delays in the 2000s due to various reasons, including trouble securing grant money from New York following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.[5] The rehabilitation efforts were finally completed after 11 years in 2006.[5]

Specifications

See also

References
  1. "The Ellen E. Ward Clock Tower: The Symbol of Roslyn | Roslyn News". roslyn-news.com. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  2. "Roslyn, NY |". www.roslynny.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  3. "Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower | Profiles | Roslyn Landmark Society". www.roslynlandmarks.org. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  4. Russell, Ellen; Russell, Sargent (2009). Roslyn. Images of America. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7385-6505-7. LCCN 2008942609.
  5. Ackerman, Ruthie (2006-10-27). "Despite Repair Hurdles, a Clock Tower Is Saved". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  6. Walsh, Kevin (2008-06-18). "TOWER OF ROSLYN". Forgotten New York. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  7. Lipson, Karin (2016-03-16). "Roslyn, N.Y.: A Hint of New England". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-14.

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