Clock Tower, Gujranwala, also known as Estcourt Clock Tower, is a clock tower in Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan.[1]
| 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″N 74°10′49″E / 32.158700°N 74.180309°E |
| Construction started | 1901 |
History
editClock 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]
References
edit- ^ "History | Gujranwala Division".
- ^ a b c d e f g h "روزنامہ دنیا :- شہر کی دنیا:-گھنٹہ گھر برسوں سے چپ گوجرانوالہ کی تاریخ فنا کے گھاٹ اترنے لگی" [The Clock Tower has been silent for years, and the history of Gujranwala has begun to fade away]. Roznama Dunya.