Wheeler Clock Tower
@teamfreak16 (43421)
Denver, Colorado
April 2, 2017 1:53pm CST
This is the Wheeler Clock Tower, located in Downtown Manitou Springs, Colorado.
Built in 1889 by Manitou's first banker, Jerome B. Wheeler, the clock was a gift from Wheeler to celebrate the opening of the Manitou Mineral Water Bottling Company, and was cast in Italy.
The statue atop the clock is the Grecian Goddess Hebe, the Goddess of Youth. It is identical to a statue of Hebe that Mrs. Wheeler reportedly became enamored with while in Rome.
The clock, at one time, was also a fountain, with small bowls at the bottom of the tower. Back then, water flowed into the bowls so that thirsty dogs could drink fresh water. Now, the bowls are empty, and probably appear to serve no purpose.
Today, the tree lined clock tower provides benches for weary tourists to rest as they ponder their next destination. It's also a great makeout spot at night!
(Photo by me)
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
There's a Hebe shrub? Had no idea.
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@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
2 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 Very popular in UK gardens -
https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/Search-Results?query=Hebe
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
2 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 I see.Now your all settled?
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
I have gone there in the past, yes.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
@amadeo - Yes, exactly. I can make out at home now. 
@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
2 Apr 17
lovely clock tower and statue
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
And it still works, other than the fountain part.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
4 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 hardly any such drinking fountain still work here now
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Apr 17
Was the running water turned off due to drought? Maybe they can use it again. Very impressive tower.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 Oh, that might explain it.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
10 Apr 17
I'm not sure. Could be because there's no bottling plant anymore.
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@Telynor (1763)
• United States
4 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 yep. I looked at your pix for a bit, and thought, ,"hey, I know this one."
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
3 Apr 17
Wow, that's beautiful. If I had someone to make out with I would want to take them there. lol.
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@snowy22315 (169935)
• United States
2 Apr 17
It seems like it is a real landmark for the town!
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
3 Apr 17
It totally fits in with the town, even with a Greek Goddess on top.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Apr 17
Fantastic old clock tower. A perfect centerpiece for your town.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Apr 17
It doesn't even really look as old as it is, either. Not to me, anyway.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
3 Apr 17
It does make perfect sense, now that you mention it.
