Chelsea Clock Tower

About

Location: Chelsea, MA
Status: Completed in 2021

Context Architecture has led multiple renovations of Chelsea’s City Hall over the last several years. One of these renovations was of the City Hall Clock Tower. In collaboration with the City’s Public Facilities Department, we conducted a detailed investigation of the Clock Tower to determine its condition. The study revealed that the tower needed extensive repairs. We worked closely with the Commissioner of Public Works to develop the scope for the restoration of exterior masonry, repairs to terra cotta and precast stones, repointing and repairs to brick mortar, repairs of metal flashing, general cleaning and removal of soiling, gilding of the cupola/dome, reconstruction of missing urns, interior tower masonry restoration (including full repointing), repairs to the clock faces, and replacement of its wooden staircase. We are proud to have helped the City of Chelsea restore and preserve this important civic landmark.

Photography: Andy Caulfield

Scope

– Feasibility Study
– Schematic Design
– Design Development
– Construction Documents
– Construction Administration