As the builder and resident of the “clock tower” house on Main Street promised, the spire and accompanying flag pole were raised at approximately 10:04am today.
A small crowd gathered to brave the chilly wind, a strong enough wind to give some reason to worry if the ascent were going to happen on schedule.
Spectators begin gathering in anticipation of the ascent of the spire to the top of the clock tower (March 8, 2017). Photo: Discover Ferndale
Spectators, along with homeowner Margaret Rojsza (in yellow), await the ascent of the spire to the top of the clock tower (March 8, 2017). Photo: Discover Ferndale
Art Rojsza gives the okay to begin lifting the spire by crane (March 8, 2017). Photo: Discover Ferndale
Art Rojsza is in position to guide the spire in place atop the clock tower section of his house (March 8, 2017). Photo: Discover Ferndale
Art Rojsza works to afix the clock tower spire to its mounts (March 8, 2017). Photo: Discover Ferndale
The clock tower spire in place after being lifted by crane (March 8, 2017). Photo: Discover Ferndale
The clock tower spire in place after being lifted by crane (March 8, 2017). Photo: Discover Ferndale
View of entire “clock tower” house after the spire was positioned in place (March 8, 2017). Photo: Discover Ferndale