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flag Pennsylvania's Capitol undergoes a $526,000, five-year project to maintain its 273 antique clocks.

flag Pennsylvania's Capitol houses 273 antique clocks, part of its original design over a century ago. flag These clocks, integrated into building features like fireplace mantels, require regular maintenance including oiling and mechanical overhauls. flag Johnson & Griffiths Studio, under a $526,000, five-year contract with the Capitol Preservation Committee, handles the clocks' winding and upkeep. flag Architect Joseph Huston, who designed the clocks, aimed to create a "palace of art" despite his conviction for fraud during the Capitol's construction.

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