| Clock Tower, Gujranwala | |
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| Alternative names | Ghanta Ghar |
| General information | |
| Type | Clock tower |
| Location | Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 32°09′31″N74°10′49″E / 32.158700°N 74.180309°E |
| Construction started | 1901 |
Clock Tower, Gujranwala, also known as Estcourt Clock Tower, is a clock tower in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. [1]
Clock Tower was constructed in 1901. [2] The then-Deputy Commissioner initiated its construction, equipping it with large clocks on all four sides for public time-telling. [2] In 1906, a bell was added to the tower, ringing hourly and audible throughout the city. [2]
Maintenance responsibilities for the tower were traditionally handled by appointed caretakers. [2] This role continued within the same family, even after the original caretaker's death, prior to Pakistan's independence. [2]
In 1950, the tower was electrified, but this service was discontinued in the 1980s due to unpaid bills. [2] Although funds were allocated for its repair during Muhammad Aslam Butt's mayoral tenure, the work was not completed due to administrative issues. [2] As a result, the tower shows signs of deterioration, specifically in its stairs, main door, and clocks. [2]
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