Eletsky Big Ben celebrates the anniversary of half a century

In the center of Yelets was 50 years old city clock on the water tower. They were installed on November 7, 1976 - the new purpose helped to preserve the 18-meter structure, which was going to be demolished.

As reported in the newspaper “Red Banner”, in those years the square in the city center was updated. The old tower, which suffered during the war, did not fit into the project of improvement. In addition, it has not been used as a water installation for a long time. The idea of dismantling was supported until it was proposed to turn the tower into a city clock.

Before installing the dial, the building had to be put in order: ten KamAZ garbage were taken out from the inside and repaired. The parts for the watch were manufactured at local enterprises. And the fight that the citizens heard was played through speakers - they were connected to a floor clock placed inside the tower.