The Akron Beacon Journal will throw a lunchtime clock tower party downtown from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m on Wednesday, Oct. 12.. The event will feature food, music and entertainment, including a visit from Browser, the Beacon Journal mascot. The highlight of the celebration will revolve around the first official light-up of the clock tower’s LED display.
The clock tower rejoined the Akron skyline Sept. 27 when Forest City Erectors used a crane to lift and swing the two final pieces into position. Electrical wiring for the new tower is in progress now. The rejuvenated tower reflects the art deco look of the 1930s but features the electronics of the 21st century. As such, downtown Akron will get not only the time and temperature but also a 24-hour stream of news and advertising via a 4-foot by 10-foot LED (light emitting diode) display.
Mike Ayers (graphic designer, community relations and marketing) looked at photos of the original building and came up with the design that sits on top of the building today.
[Info obtained from HotType]
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