One hundred years ago this week, the United States entered World War I. In the nearly two years that followed, 147 Westclox employees left their jobs behind to answer the call to defend their country. The bronze plaque that once hung inside the main factory entrance lists the names of those brave men. The plaque is now on permanent display in the Westclox Museum. It appears that none of these employees lost their lives during this great war, but our research is continuing

Little Known Facts About Westclox As Veteran’s Day draws close, I am inspired to write about Westclox during World War II. Some of you likely remember this era, and even visited our special exhibits last year, but there are some things you probably don’t know – like: “The Clock that Caused a Near-Riot” It was July 31, 1942, when the unthinkable happened at Westclox – clock production ceased! According to Tick Talk Magazine, August 1942, “On July 31 we made our last Westclo