In 2005, I traveled to Berne to discuss the town’s plans for a new giant clock tower in honor of the city’s Swiss heritage. Fast forward to 2012, I returned to Berne to view the final project. The community raised $3.4 million in private money, and did not rely on public funding, to make their plan a reality.
The clock tower has spawned additional development. Local officials have created a park around the clock tower. They’re finishing up on the final touches of a pavilion and a splash pad, which will send water out of the ground like a sprinkler. The town also plans to host a summer concert series on the grounds. I wanted to share a few photos and a video, to show the impressive clock and park Berne has built.
Also, check out what the Decatur Democrat wrote about my recent visit, http://www.decaturdailydemocrat.com/content/skillman-praises-grand-vision-shown-berne
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