The Elkhart County Courthouse Clock DVD
$15.00
An in-depth video tour of the historic 1870 courthouse tower clock and the remarkable mechanics that keep it running.
Description
The Elkhart County Courthouse Clock DVD offers a detailed, behind-the-scenes look at one of the county’s most enduring historic mechanisms—the tower clock installed in the Elkhart County Courthouse in 1870.
This approximately 50-minute video takes viewers on a complete tour of the clock tower, exploring areas normally inaccessible to the public. From the clock mechanism itself to the separate levels housing the clock faces and bell, the DVD explains how the system functions and why it remains a remarkable example of nineteenth-century engineering.
Unlike an in-person tour, viewers can experience the full climb and inner workings without navigating narrow ladders or confined spaces. The video demonstrates how the clock’s gravity-powered mechanism operates entirely without electricity, maintaining accuracy within seconds each week. Modern synthetic lubricants now allow the clock to run even more efficiently than it did at the time of its installation.
This DVD provides both historical context and mechanical explanation, making it an excellent resource for history enthusiasts, engineers, educators, and anyone interested in historic preservation.
Proceeds from this DVD support the Goshen Historical Society and its mission to preserve and interpret the history of Goshen and Elkhart County.
Why This History Matters
• Documents a working 19th-century tower clock
• Explains historic mechanical engineering in accessible terms
• Preserves knowledge of a functioning gravity-powered system
• Highlights a landmark feature of the Elkhart County Courthouse
DVD Information
(Use as a specs section on the product page)
— Title: The Elkhart County Courthouse Clock DVD
— Subject: Historic courthouse tower clock
— Installation Year: 1870
— Runtime: Approximately 50 minutes
— Format: DVD
— Focus: Mechanical operation, structure, and history
