each pediment surrounding the tower is topped by a watchful gargoyle...notice how he is in the flash-joint area (the gully if you will) between the two adjoining tower peaks....very clever way of disguising an unsightly joining of stone masonry, while providing the essential need to have the water not sit and freeze in the joist....also notice, above the clock face, there is an inverted peace sign in the circle...is that ironic or decorative? the halls of justice probably offer no peace, i think it's really subtle but essentially symbolic (gosh, anyone else think i've got too much time on my hands?)
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