The Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Clocktower is a landmark in Penang. It doesn't matter that there is more than one clock tower in Penang - it is such an icon in Penang that when you say The Clocktower, Penang people know which one. The other famous clock tower of Penang is simply referred to as, well, The Other Clocktower. This Clocktower was built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria by one of those distinguished Chinese millionaires eager to flaunt their wealth in the eyes of their British administrators.
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Location:
Junction of Jalan Tun Syed Shek Barakbakh, Beach Street, Light Street and Weld Quay.
Donor:
Cheah Cheng Eok Esq.
Function:
To commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria of England. 1837-1897.
Structure:
The clock Tower is 60 feet in height to represent 60 years of her reign.
