A 19th CENTURY TREASURE
Since 1857
by Annie Kramer

Motch Jewelers is one of the oldest family owned jewelry stores in the Midwest to this day. The front of the store room is formed principally by two immense glass windows surrounded by silver plated frames.  I had driven by the spectacular landmark Boston E. Howard and Co. cast iron street clock of 100 plus years on the sidewalk in front of Motch Jewelers, and so decided to make a visit to the shop.  I discovered that two local artists performed a restoration on the street clock’s face and pedestal.  In addition, I learned that the Motch family has maintained the original key, which is still used to wind the clock every week.
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