a conventional pendulum clock escapement, geared to the hands on the four faces. The steam also powers the clock's sound production, with whistles being used instead of bells to produce the Westminster "chime" and to signal the time. In October 2014, the clock was temporarily removed for major repairs by its original builder, and was reinstalled January 2015. References External links Official Gastown Community Website Gastown at Virtual Vancouver Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix Club Zone.com "Gastown Bars" page The Gastown Gazette, community newspaper Gastown page, Vancouver Then and Now website, comparisons of old photos with modern locations Archival photos View of Gastown from offshore, 1884, prior to announcement of CPR terminus View of Gastown from offshore, 1886 View of Alexander Street, Gastown c.1911 View of Water Street from jct. Cordova Street, c.1890 View of Water Street from Maple Tree Square, 1887 (Sunnyside Hotel at right) View of Cordova Street from above intersection of Carrall; July 1, 1890 Dominion Day celebrations View of Cordova Street from above intersection of Cambie; c.1900 when this was still the city's principal shopping district National Historic Sites in British Columbia Neighbourhoods in Vancouver Historic districts in Canada Tourist attractions in Vancouver History of Vancouver