The New Britain Clock Tower

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf City
gptkbp:accessibility Wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:architect gptkb:George_Keller
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Beaux-Arts_architecture
gptkbp:built 1920
gptkbp:community Source of pride for residents
gptkbp:community_engagement Local meetings held
gptkbp:community_involvement Local volunteers
gptkbp:community_service Support for local charities
gptkbp:communityEvents Holiday celebrations
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Granite_and_Brick
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of the city
gptkbp:culturalEvents Art fairs held nearby
gptkbp:diameter 6 feet
gptkbp:elevation 150 feet above ground
gptkbp:eventsHosted Community events
gptkbp:faced Four
gptkbp:features Four clock faces
gptkbp:function Clock
gptkbp:height 150 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance Represents early 20th-century architecture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The New Britain Clock Tower
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Italian_Renaissance
gptkbp:landmark Yes
Recognized landmark
gptkbp:lighting Illuminated at night
gptkbp:localLegends Haunted by a clockmaker
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Britain,_Connecticut
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspections
gptkbp:material Brick
gptkbp:media_coverage Featured in local news
gptkbp:nearby_attractions Yes
gptkbp:opening_hours Daylight hours
gptkbp:owner gptkb:City_of_New_Britain
gptkbp:photography Popular location
gptkbp:provides_access_to Yes
gptkbp:publicAccess Murals nearby
gptkbp:purpose Public clock
gptkbp:renovated 1980s
2003
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Monitored by local police
gptkbp:seasonalActivities Summer concerts
gptkbp:significance Historical landmark
gptkbp:speed Electromechanical
gptkbp:style gptkb:Beaux-Arts
gptkbp:surrounding_area Fountains
Observation deck
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Central_Park
gptkb:City_Hall
gptkbp:symbol Yes
gptkbp:tour Guided tours available
Available for schools
gptkbp:visitors Restaurants nearby
gptkbp:weight 1,000 pounds