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Husainabad Clock Tower is a clock towerlocated in the Lucknow city of India. It was constructed in 1881 by Hussainabad Trust to mark the arrival of Sir George Couper, the first lieutenant governor of United Province of Avadh.
| Coordinates | 26°52′28″N80°54′24″E |
|---|---|
| Location | Lucknow |
| Designer | Roskell Payne |
| Type | victory column |
| Height | 219 feet (67 m) |
| Opening date | 1881 |
| Dedicated to | Sir George Couper |
It is located adjacent to the Rumi Darwaza. Built in the year 1881, Husainabad Clock Tower is adjudged as the tallest among all the clock towers in India. it was built as a replica to the Big Ben clock tower of London.
Roskell Payne designed this structure, 67 metres (220 ft) in height, and it reflects Victorian and Gothic style structural designs. Gunmetal is used for building the clock parts. Its gigantic pendulum has a length of 14 feet, and the dial of the clock is designed in the shape of a 12-petalled flower and bells around it.[3]
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