years following the clock's dedication, $6,000 in coins was collected from the pool. A mechanism housed in the stone pedestal that supports the clock moves its hands. The mechanism is composed of six gears and an electrical . Every sixty seconds, the minute hand moves , and the hour hand moves proportionately. Every hour, an additional control mechanism makes any necessary corrections to the displayed time and is capable of resetting the clock in the event of a power failure. Recognition In May 1962, the National Council of State Garden Clubs presented the state of Kentucky with its Bronze Seal Award for its efforts to beautify the state capitol, with the clock being a large part of that effort. In 2002, the capitol grounds, including the floral clock, were featured on the HGTV series "Great American Gardens". See also Louisville Clock Notes Bibliography 1961 establishments in Kentucky Buildings and structures in Frankfort, Kentucky Landmarks in Kentucky Tourist attractions in Franklin County, Kentucky Floristry Buildings and structures completed in 1961 Clocks in the United States