'Cloudless Morning at Victoria Park' ~●≈Renáta's∞Realm≈●~

Victoria Park Clock Tower - was built in 1924 and once crowned Kitchener's former City Hall. It remained standing until 1973, when the building was demolished. The tower is 36 feet in height and weighs 75 tons. It is capped by a copper dome and large flagpole. The clock tower bell, equal in size to the Liberty Bell of Philadelphia, was purchased by the Berlin (later renamed Kitchener) town council in 1876 from a New York firm. It first rang from the tower of the town's firehall, then was moved to City Hall in 1924 where it stood between the pillars of the clock tower until demolition occurred. The bell and clock tower were then retired to a city yard. Each stone was numbered with the hope that the tower would someday be re-assembled. After years of planning, re-construction took place in 1995. The clock's four faces were re-built, the mechanism was repaired and the base was accurately reconstructed. This venture was made possible by a variety of volunteer expertise and donations from public and private sectors. This historic site is located at the park's Gaukel Street entrance. (Facts from: http://www.downtownkitchener.ca)