A Fundraising campaign is being launched Friday to restore a municipal landmark in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno is scheduled to announce the details of a capital campaign to restore the 100 year old Italian Campanile clock tower. The 300 foot tower is part of what’s known as the Municipal Group that also includes City Hall and Symphony Hall. The steel frame of the tower is rusting and pushing out on the limestone blocks. The city’s director of parks and buildings, Patrick Sullivan, said the restoration cost is estimated at $10 million.
"This site is a National Historic Site, so hopefully we can get some federal grants, state grants and city money to make it all happen."
The tower is fenced off to prevent public access. Netting was installed to keep chunks of limestone from popping out. The four clock faces have not told the correct time in 8 years.
