Staunton, Virginia


Background History

The Clock Tower was built in 1890 by Architect S. W. Foulke and was remodeled by T. J. Collins around 1916.   The original
purpose for the building was to house the local YMCA, the second of its kind in the state of Virginia.   It included a gym, a
running track, a lending library and various meeting rooms on the upper floors.   In 1914 the YMCA moved their
organization to a larger space called the McCormick's building on Augusta Street.

Over the years retailers have occupied the street level space at the Clock Tower, one of the most noteworthy was
Woolworths.   This retailer occupied the Clock Tower from the 1930's to the early 1980's.   All that remains is the
red and silver marquis over the door located on the Central Avenue entrance.

Investigation 05/07/2011 (10pm - 2am Investigators -- #7) -- Evidence -- (2) Class B evps
Investigation 10/06/2013 (7pm - 11:30pm Investigators -- #7) -- Evidence -- (2) Class B evp
Investigation 01/26/2013 (7pm - 11:30pm Investigators -- #5) -- Evidence -- (2) Class B evp
Personal Experiences -- 2 investigators touched in the basement.

Clock Tower Photo Album