Some cool love image images:
A Clock - and a Remembrance of Love
Image by Tony Fischer Photography
This 97 year-old clock marks time twice; once for the current time and once to memorialize the love of a lifetime.
Henry Cooper Kelsey was a banker and served as New Jersey's Secretary of State for 27 years. Kelsey (1837 - 1921) and Prudence Townsend (1844 - 1904) fell in love and married in 1861. They had no children. They remained very much in love throughout their marriage.
The Kelsey's traveled extensively, especially to Europe. Prudence was artistic, loved Italy and the other cities of Europe. One of her favorite buildings was the Palazzo Strozzi, an notable palace of the Florentine Renaissance (many images on flickr, by the way). The Trenton House - where this clock is mounted - was designed and built based on the architecture of the Palazzo Strozzi. Interestingly, the architect hired by the Kelsey's to plan this building was Cass Gilbert (1859 -1934), who also designed the Woolworth Building and the United States Supreme Court Building!
The Kelsey Building was constructed at a cost of 0,000, a huge amount in 1910. It is dedicated in memory of Prudence and was gifted to the School of Industrial Arts in Trenton, New Jersey, by Kelsey. Today it houses the administrative offices of Thomas Edison College.
Two small bronze markers are located on the face of the clock noting the time of 11:49 p.m. - the exact hour and minute of Prudence's death. The clock also appears (to me) to be in the shape of a key, as well. I am also interested in the mounting which appears to have two markings (also like two hands of a clock) in the design on the siding facing us in this photo........
Inside the building (which I did not visit) there are many pieces of art that belonged to Prudence and there is a room in the building specifically dedicated to her memory with clocks and calendars that also permanently mark the time and date of death. Inlaid marble, mahogany, satinwood, bronze, stained glass, porcelain and plaster ornamentation are found throughout the house. Tours are periodically provided and I intend to take one (on my to-do list now). The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
I took this photo knowing nothing of this history. I liked the clock and the building, took the photo, then noticed the markings and began to do research. I don't live near Trenton, and had stopped by just to deal with a minor pension issue at a state office nearby.
What an amazing building, clock and story - even the architect is notable. Glad I had my camera with me! Imagine all those people - since 1910 - who have walked under this clock and past this building without any knowledge of the story behind it!
Thanks to all those that find it interesting and especially to gonzo who did his own research!
LOVE IT-SHOVE IT-PRAISE IT-PLEASE IT-DOUBT IT-SHAME IT-BLAME IT-KISS IT-BUY IT-BELIEVE IT
Image by Ian Muttoo
Please view "Large" or "Original" for lots more detail.
massive billboard on the AGO façade, Toronto.
by Barbara Kruger.
www.ago.net/american-artist-barbara-kruger-to-appropriate...
scotiabankcontactphoto.com/public-installations/185
assembled from 67 images using AutoStitch. Camera: Nikon D90.
