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Earl Layman Street Clock
Pioneer Square Seattle WA

Earl Layman Street Clock

Address:
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA, United States
Date Built:
1907
Original Architect /
Builder:
Unknown
Original Owners:
Young's Credit Jewelers
Description:
Cast-iron street clock in the Pioneer Square Preservation District

Historic Seattle’s Role:

Originally known as Young’s Credit Jewelers Clock and located at Fourth Ave and Pike St, the large time-piece was donated to Historic Seattle by the family of Dean Black. After resting in the backyard of Mrs. Black’s home for many years, the clock was restored and installed on the southeast corner of First Ave S. and S. Main St in Pioneer Square in 1984 by Historic Seattle with funds from the Pioneer Square business community and friends of Earl Layman. Meyer Sign Company refurbished the casing and Carlson Navigation rebuilt the mechanism. The clock was renamed after Mr. Layman, the long-time City of Seattle Historic Preservation Officer, for his instrumental role helping organize and administer the Pioneer Square Preservation District during its formative years.

Current and Future Uses:

Still owned by Historic Seattle, the clock is currently maintained and wound weekly by adjacent property owners.

 

Photo: Jennifer Tucker

Ongoing Stewardship and Easements