The Clockwork Heart of San Francisco's Chronicle Building Tucked away in the heart of San Francisco's financial district is a hidden gem that has been ticking away for over a century – the intricate clockwork mechanism at the center of the San Francisco Chronicle building.
This marvel of Victorian engineering is an awe inspiring feat of precision and a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of its creators.
Designing a Timepiece for the Ages: The Engineering Behind the Mechanism The clockwork mechanism, designed by renowned horologist Edward Howard in 1893, was one of the most complex and ambitious projects of its time.