RESTORATION OF HISTORIC CLOCK TOWER

Lancaster Hall at Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia

Longwood University Lancaster Hall Tower Clock Renovation by Lumichron
Longwood University Lancaster Hall Tower Clock Renovation by Lumichron
Tower Clock Restoration by Lumichron; glass dial center with motor and hands, just before mounting in the center, Lancaster Hall, Longwood University, Farmville, VA
Tower Clock Restoration by Lumichron; glass dial center with motor and hands, just before mounting in the center, Lancaster Hall, Longwood University, Farmville, VA

In Late October, 2016, LUMICHRON was awarded the contract for the replacement/refurbishment of the four 54″ diameter historic clocks at Lancaster Hall, Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia.

New Clockworks and more . . .

You may recall Lancaster Hall at Longwood University as the site of the US Vice Presidential Debates last year. LUMICHRON began work with a site visit.  Then we removed the original cast-iron, glass-paned clock dials and brought them back to our shop in Michigan for sand-blasting, re-finishing, and cutting all new ¼” thick tempered glass panes, with a white translucent finish. We also fabricated new clock hands, and replaced the mechanical clockworks with “up-to-the-minute” slave clock movements and a master clock controller with GPS synchronization for exact time keeping and bell striking functions

This project was completed in 7 weeks, and LUMICHRON was pleased to work with Montgomery Consulting, who restored the wood tower itself.

Clock Tower clock restoration in-process by Lumichron
Clock Tower clock restoration in-process by Lumichron
Kier Macartney doing Clock Tower clock restoration in-process by Lumichron Lancaster Hall, Longwood University
Final Touch-Up
Finished restored clock dial and hands by Lumichron
Finished restored clock dial and hands by Lumichron

Alternatives for similar future projects, depending on historical or customer requirements, would be to use sign-grade polycarbonate (UV protected) in lieu of glass panes, or a 4-way central-drive clock mechanisms with dial gears.

Since every project is custom, we can tailor to your requirements.

At LUMICHRON, we want to make TIME for you!

Clock Tower clock restoration in-process by Lumichron

Where is a good place for a Lumichron clock?

Anywhere you want to add a landmark, create a memorial,  make a focal point, or tell the time!


Here are some places to feature a Lumichron clock - click to see some recent examples we have built!

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