Monumental Clock

• The Monumental Clock was built based on a design by architect Tomás Cordero and under the supervision of engineers Francisco Hernández and Luis Carreón between 1904 and 1910.

It is the main monument of Pachuca, a clock tower built by engineers Francisco Hernandez and Luis Carreon, under the design of architect Tomas Cordero, during the period from 1904 to 1910. Its original purpose was to celebrate the Centennial of the Independence of Mexico and to embellish a civic plaza where the population would converge. It occupied the place initially destined for the concerts of the State Symphonic Band. It is built with quarry called “Pachuca” for its special characteristics, which was brought from the town of Tezoantla as main material and is crowned by a copper hull, having a total height of 40 meters. Each of its faces is oriented towards the cardinal points. It also has four female sculptures carved in Carrara marble by Italian artists, representing significant events of the country such as the Independence, Liberty, the Constitution and the Reform. The clock’s machinery is similar to that of London’s Big Ben, designed by the firm of Edward John Dent.