Vancouver, Canada (2012)
A very 'tourist-thing' to do, but one you shouldn't miss when you are visiting Vancouver, is seeing the Gastown steamclock in action. The clock was built in 1977 to solve the issue of a steam vent in a popular sidewalk in the Gastown district. Years ago the city replaced part of the system with 3 electric motors after parts wore out, but the clock continues to use steam to announce the quarter hours with a whistle chime that plays the Westminster Quarters.
On the photo you can see the steam rising!
A part of my country I have not been to... maybe one day I will.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWeird! But sounds like a rather elegant solution to a problem.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWel heel apart maar wel mooi dat dit bewaard is gebleven.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAnother beautiful clock.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNever heard about a clock like this... It's sound really for the tourists. I would be happy to see it.
I've never heard of this clock, and it's in my country!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a great restoration idea. It looks way older than it actually is.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSuch a wonderful place and a great photo !
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHave a nice Sunday :)
Dit is zo leuk om terug te zien! Wij hebben deze ook gezien en gehoord, zaten daar tegenover te eten en dat getingel en gepuf ging maar door, elk kwartier geloof ik.
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