"The Haltom Clock" Top 5 Page for this destination Fort Worth Local Custom Tip by VeronicaG

As we walked around Ft. Worth's Sundance Square, we came across this interesting clock outside Haltom's Jewelry store. I snapped the picture, then did a little research once we arrived back home.

Haltom's was established in 1893 on Sixth and Main streets. In the early 1900's, they added a Howard clock to the outside of the shop. This clock originally had an eight-day wind mechanism, which was done once a week on a Saturday.

After WWII, Haltoms replaced the old mechanism with a new electric one. In order to locate it at their new address (317 Main street) in 1988, Ft. Worth officials had to grant a special dispensation so that it could be moved here. I think it certainly adds a distinctive look to the street corner!

This unique clock was refurbished in 2006 and given an atomic mechanism, which uses radio waves to keep perfect time.

Website: http://www.main@haltoms.com