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Prestonwood Town Center mall (1979-2003, RIP) in Dallas, Texas actually had an indoor clock tower! Here's a picture: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/48/d2/08/48
by adrianmonk 6y ago
Prestonwood Town Center mall (1979-2003, RIP) in Dallas, Texas actually had an indoor clock tower! Here's a picture:
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/48/d2/08/48d2080a4f98b94f877f7b6535a4c222.jpg https://i.pinimg.com/originals/48/d2/08/48d2080a4f98b94f877f...
As you can see, it wasn't just a clock, it was a kickass gigantic awesome mechanical clock. It was fun to just hang out and watch the mechanism do its thing. And it had chimes.
One of the original (and longest?) tenants of the mall was a clock shop, located in a suite right by the big clock.
Here's a (low-quality) video showing the clock at about 0m25s: https://vimeo.com/114438477 https://vimeo.com/114438477
Some background is available here: https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/howard-tower-clock.33680/ https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/howard-tower-clock.33680/
According to that, the clock itself was originally made in 1915 and was installed in a clock tower in a Goodyear building in Los Angeles, but that tower had to be torn down for earthquake safety. So the clock was moved to Texas. After the mall was closed, the clock was put into storage, and some pieces may have been lost, but possibly not the important ones.
There was a naming contest, and the clock was named "D Old Timer". ("D" is sort of a local shorthand for Dallas. There's a "D Magazine".)
- chrisco255 6y agoThat is some awesome, vintage mall footage right there. Definitely giving me some 80s and 90s vibes from my early childhood. A little wild to think that this fixture of late 20th century life is on its way out. The clock tower is a nice touch!