Summer 2003 is here, and a nice spot to visit during a vacation trip is the Charles River Museum of Industry, located at Waltham Mass. They have a display of watches and watch tools.

Just a short distance away is this famous factory.
Wonder who manufactured the tower clock used?

Picture of John Bliss & Co "Marine Chromometer Material". Wonder if the John Bliss & Co still exists in 2003?

Wayne, you should try putting the Chromometer together!

Wayne,
At the Midwest Regional I attended a lecture by David Grace, a horological researcher in the Midwest. His particular area of interest is chronometers and one of the topics he touched upon was the John Bliss Co.

You should email him the picture and ask about the status of the company.

dhgrace@ebeacon.net

Jack

A vist to the Charles River Museum of Industry (Waltham Mass) provides a visitor with a view of much of the original tools/machines used at the AWWCo. An automatic Screw Machine:

If your interested in the Waltham Watch Co, the Charles River Musuem of Industry has a nice display of Waltham watches. The museum is small, but packed with Waltham items.

Wayne,

Wonderful pictures of some interesting places for the whole family to visit! Thanks for sharing them.

I'm sure we're all looking forward to more vacation shots!

Dr. Deborah L. Irvine

Chapter 185 Administrative Secretary
Chapter 185 Membership Coordinator
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is housed in the former Boston Manufacturing Co Mill Complex Boiler room, along the Charles River.

Ducks on the Charles River - down stream from the Charles River Museum of Industry.The Indian name for the Charles River was "Quinobequin," meaning meandering. ... The Charles River is one of the most beautiful urban rivers in the country.

[This message was edited by Wayne C. Anderson on August 21, 2003 at 16:41.]