Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower

The Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower (also known as the Roslyn Clock Tower) is a historic clock tower in Roslyn, New York. It is considered to be the symbol of Roslyn and appears on that village's official seal.

History
The clock tower was constructed in 1895 as a memorial to Ellen E. Ward (1826–1893), who was a prominent and active Roslyn resident best known for donating the historic horse trough within the village. The tower was commissioned by Ward's children. The tower was designed by the firm of Lamb & Rich.

The clock tower was rehabilitated in the 1990s and 2000s, and for its centennial in 1995, the Town of North Hempstead sold the tower to the Village of Roslyn for $1. The rehabilitation efforts experienced delays in the 2000s due to various reasons, including trouble securing grant money from New York following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The rehabilitation efforts were finally completed after 11 years in 2006.

Specifications

 * Tower height: approximately 44 ft (although some sources claim it is approximately 55 feet (17 m))
 * Exterior materials: granite & sandstone
 * Clockworks manufacturer: Seth Thomas & Co.
 * Clock type: weight-driven
 * Bell weight: approximately 2,700 lbs