The Verdin movement is at the dial level in the tower of Grant Hall, which is headquarters at Ft. Leavenworth. It was basically in working order when we arrived, but very much in need of maintenance.
	One of the interesting features of the clock were the mercury swithces that carried 115 volts through the mercury itself. The two switches were part of the strike warning and running activation system.
	Here Mike Kuyt explains the function of the swithces to a local reporter who was writing a story on the clock and the restoration being done.
	This is a typical universal joint in the drive system for the hands. This is obviously part of the vertical drive. Above is a beveled gear assembly where four drive arms go one to each dial.
	The inside of the tower featured a beautiful and decorative wrought iron stair case. There are 169 steps from the ground level to the clock movement.
	It took a good part of our first day on site to move all the tools and supplies to the top of the tower. There was no other access except to climb about 10 floors of stairs.
	In addition to having an appreciation of tower clocks, I love the architecture of the buildings they are found in. This photo lends a somewhat artistic view of the tower as the sun streams in through a window to fill the otherwise dark tower.

 

 























































The photo below is a compilation of several photos that provides a panoramic view of the Missouri River. the view is from the clock tower and shows some fo the buildings of Fort Leavenworth below.