January 24, 2003, Newsletter Issue #52: Grandfather Clocks

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The Grandfather clock originated in the late 1600īs in London. Clockmakers invented the long case model, about 6 feet tall. In the United States owning one of these clocks conveyed status. In the 1880īs a popular song about a clock that stopped when itīs owner died, hence the name "Grandfather" clock was created.

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