June 24, 1897Julia Turner placed an order for a clock for the Asylum Hill Congregational Church with the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Thomaston, CT. Turner bought the clock in memory of her father, Roland Mather, who had died in May 1897. Mather donated the funds to build the steeple in 1875.Read More | ||
September 23, 1897The clock was in place, and the hands were scheduled to be put into place today. At this point, the church could now be considered completed.Read More |