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Pennsylvania's Capitol undergoes a $526,000, five-year project to maintain its 273 antique clocks.
Pennsylvania's Capitol houses 273 antique clocks, part of its original design over a century ago.
These clocks, integrated into building features like fireplace mantels, require regular maintenance including oiling and mechanical overhauls.
Johnson & Griffiths Studio, under a $526,000, five-year contract with the Capitol Preservation Committee, handles the clocks' winding and upkeep.
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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El Capitolio de Pensilvania sufre un proyecto de $526.000, de cinco años para mantener sus 273 relojes antiguos.