Mcfarland & Co Inc Clocks of new york. an illustrated history, paperback/chris desantis

From tower clocks to time balls, this richly illustrated work chronicles the history of public clocks in New York City.

It discusses the premiere clock-makers of the 19th century, such as the Ansonia Clock Company and the Self Winding Clock Company, the heyday of American public clock making, and the ever-increasing importance of clocks.