How do Meekins Librarians tell time? By their very own “Grandfather Clock.” Tucked up against the short wall as you enter the new part of the library from the lobby is a very special timepiece built by master clock craftsman Mark DesRosiers. The wooden longcase clock, often called a grandfather clock, was made from wood he saved over time. It was given to the Meekins in 2003 by the Conway artisan, when he had his workshop in Haydenville. The clock stands 79 inches high by 18 inches wide with a clear glass front. Every week, Librarian Rochelle Wildfong winds the clock by carefully inserting a special crank called a key into the hole in the clock face and turning it. The long pendulum begins its eight-day swing. Before the advent of recent digital technology, longcase clocks were considered the most accurate timepieces and held a place of honor in homes and businesses. Mark DesRosiers’ beautiful clock holds a place of honor at Meekins and keeps the library on schedule! Daria D’Arienzo, Meekins Archivist. #throwbackthursday; #tbt
Posted to Facebook 9/2/2021
