Home / News First astronomical clock tower in United States dedicated in Cedar Rapids by Czech, Slovak presidents Prague-style orloj symbolizes enduring ties as only one in North America ...

Czech Village museum’s Clock Tower to add Prague-style astronomical clock features, figurines Work to begin in early April, with grand opening now set for Sept. 27 Diana Nollen ...

That renovation included adding the first astronomical clock in North America - called an Orloj. It also added the twelve figurines - which represent immigrants who came to Cedar Rapids from ...

It's expected to reopen by December. City Hall spokesman Vit Hofman says the clock – installed on the tower in 1410 – will function until January when it'll be removed for restoration.