Morrow County Court House clock tower Project

Built in 1902, The Morrow County Courthouse is one of the oldest continuously courthouses in Oregon.  It even survived the devastating Heppner flood of 1903 that killed 247 people. 

 

 

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Morrow County Courhouse Clock Tower Project
Built in 1902
In 2013, Noticed repairs needed done
County commissioners got involved
Historin landmark needed preserved
July, 23, 2013 Crane came in to take it off
Pictures of crane operation
Pictures of removal
restoration begins
looking at the refurbishing of the clock.
Wilson Construction
New columns were turned and rebuilt
Items rebuilt
Protective cover for the dome.
Courthouse without clock
Finial construction
Fiberglass items arrived to finish the project
June 17, 2014 Clock works completed and arrived to the courthouse.
June 25, 2014 Returning home
June 26, 2014 making it's way on the courthouse
Judge Terry Tallman and Master Clock maker Gary Kopperud look on.
Items coming together
Precision has been done for the clock to work in the lobby
57 ft. from top of the tower to the lobby floor is the distance the cables go to run the clock
September 09, 2014 was complete and the dedication took place.
Completed
Clockworks in the lobby
History made