Jacobs Jewelers clock - back in six months?

[sandyshoes]

   Toldja!  I've lived through 3 of these clock renovations and they've always put it back.   (I know what you're saying, though - these days....)

[Debbie Thompson]

Umm....does it really take 1-1/2 years to restore a clock?  And that's from the END of the Laura St. project.  It could have been restored DURING the project and been ready to go back at the end.  Just sayin'

[simms3]

Good news!

[Bativac]

Umm....does it really take 1-1/2 years to restore a clock?  And that's from the END of the Laura St. project.  It could have been restored DURING the project and been ready to go back at the end.  Just sayin'

I tend to agree with you, but as long as it gets done and they put the thing back, then no harm, no foul.

[Timkin]

This is good news. Glad to hear it!!!

[sandyshoes]

#32:  I hear you and understand your point (efficiency and better project management), but I have no idea what is involved in restoring an old clock - it seems like the first time they did this, they had to have the glass or some larger part re-made, so that took a little while.  I would miss it if it weren't here.  Like another Jacksonville landmark - for example, the real Big Jim steamwhistle.  Even if it was a recording they used after they tore it down,  it still sounded better than this scornful-sounding little toot they've got going on now at 7 am and 5 pm...it's pitiful! 

[Timkin]

We should rename Jacksonville , Demolition, Fl ! 

[Noone]

Umm....does it really take 1-1/2 years to restore a clock?  And that's from the END of the Laura St. project.  It could have been restored DURING the project and been ready to go back at the end.  Just sayin'

I tend to agree with you, but as long as it gets done and they put the thing back, then no harm, no foul.p

So where is the clock? Over budget or under budget? Will it be the original face or a digital display?

[John P]

That is good to hear. Now if only the city could get around to landscaping the median in front of Landing. It is small and probably the most visible median in the city. It has been bare for 6 months!!!

[Bativac]

Umm....does it really take 1-1/2 years to restore a clock?  And that's from the END of the Laura St. project.  It could have been restored DURING the project and been ready to go back at the end.  Just sayin'

I tend to agree with you, but as long as it gets done and they put the thing back, then no harm, no foul.p

So where is the clock? Over budget or under budget? Will it be the original face or a digital display?

No idea about the budget, but I do know that the internal mechanics are being restored - not necessarily replaced.

I've found estimates online as to the cost, ranging from the $4,000 figure I mentioned in my initial post to $45,000 - quite a range. I imagine opening up the clock, removing the internal mechanics, cleaning them, replacing them, cleaning the outside, powder coating it, etc. is not a quick process.

As long as they do it right!

[Live_Oak]

http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/downtowntoday.php?dt_date=2012-07-17

[fsujax]

Good news. The median is now landscaped! Noticed last night on my way to the gym.

[Debbie Thompson]

"new clock dials and hands "   I hope they look like the originals.

[tufsu1]

Good news. The median is now landscaped! Noticed last night on my way to the gym.

that only took how long?

now, if they'd just replace the one decorative light pole that already got damaged on Laura at the roundabout

[fsujax]

^^we might be wating another year for that one! remember maintenance is something COJ cant figure out.