Restoring Time: Inside the Effort to Bring Concord’s Historic Tower Clock Back to Life

The rare 1876 Seth Thomas tower clock that once served as Concord’s public timekeeper is preparing to return after years of restoration and repair.

The restored 1876 Seth Thomas tower clock. Photo courtesy of Alex Porter.

A beloved piece of Cabarrus County history is ticking toward a new chapter.

After years of painstaking restoration work, the 1876 Seth Thomas tower clock that once watched over generations of residents from atop the Cabarrus County Historic Courthouse has been fully restored and is preparing to return home.