Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock

Jamaica Center Sidewalk Clock (HM2CS1)

Location: , NY 11432 Queens County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 42.243', W 73° 47.874'

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This sidewalk clock, originally locared at 161-11 Jamaica Avenue,
is a fine example of a vanishing street amenity. Probably installed
on Jamaica Avenue around the turn of the century and
designated a New York City landmark in 1981, it is a double-
faced copper clock with a cast iron paneled base, fluted column
post, and a splendid acroteria motif crowning the clock face.
designated a New York City landmark in. 1981.

Installed on Union Hall Street, in 1989.
Restored by Greater Jamaica Development Corporation with funding
From New York City Office of Business Development
Edward L. Koch, Mayor
Stanley E. Grayson, Deputy Mayor
Gary Kesner, Commissioner, Office of Business Development
Ckaire Shulman, Borough President
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HM NumberHM2CS1
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Date Added Thursday, December 13th, 2018 at 10:01pm PST -08:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 601550 N 4506599
Decimal Degrees40.70405000, -73.79790000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 42.243', W 73° 47.874'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 42' 14.58" N, 73° 47' 52.44" W
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Area Code(s)718, 516, 347
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 161-10 Jamaica Ave, NY 11432, US
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