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The Canadian Clock Museum opened to the public in Deep River, Ontario in late May of 2000 as Canada's only clock museum. This non-profit, private museum operates as a federal corporation dedicated to preserving and promoting the products and history of Canada's many clock manufacturers and sellers from the early 1800s to current times.
A major collection focus is on clocks made by The Arthur Pequegnat Clock Company (Berlin/Kitchener, Ontario, ca. 1904-1941), Westclox Canada (Peterborough, Ontario, ca. 1920-mid 1980s), and Harry Snider's two companies (Toronto, 1950-1976).
The initial collection of more than six hundred clocks, watches, and related horological documents was provided by Allan Symons, a long-time resident of Deep River and the Museum's founder, first Manager and Curator. By late 2008 the Museum's collections have grown to more than sixteen hundred horological items, through both purchases and significant donations from many generous people. A major acquisition received by donation in 2001 includes more than two hundred old watchmakers' and clockmakers' tools, some of which are now on display. A century-old oak watchmaker's bench with foot-operated lathe was recently added.
The Museum's own reference library contains more than three hundred books that cover a broad range of horological topics. New book titles are added regularly. In addition, we have a complete set of the NAWCC Bulletins (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Pennsylvania) and many AHS journals (Antiquarian Horological Society, England). There are also one hundred and fifty issues of Clocks Magazine. These major research resources are used to answer the many questions about clocks that are received regularly through our web site from people around the world.
All revenues, including admission fees and financial donations, are used to pay operating expenses and to acquire clocks and other items that broaden the Museum's collections. The Museum is registered with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency as a charitable organization. Tax receipts are issued regularly for donations, both financial and "in kind" (for example a clock, watch, books, old tools, and company catalogues).
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