Photo: Vancouver is awesome One of Vancouver’s most recognizable landmarks was damaged this weekend. The Gastown steam watch broke the glass on one side of its middle section, which protects the pendulum. Many cracks have formed cobwebs in the glass, although there is no clear point of impact. While the glass is visibly broken, none of them appear to have fallen into place. It is not clear what caused the damage. The Vancouver Police Department says it is investigating the damage, which was first reported on Saturday night, April 30. Forensic evidence is collected along with footage from security cameras. Police are also looking for witnesses. Tourists still gather to take pictures with the iconic watch. Someone has placed a yellow caution tape around him. In a tweet, the city of Vancouver noted that it is aware of the damage. The watch was made and installed in 1977 by Raymond Saunders, a local watchmaker, at a cost of about $ 58,000, which was paid for by the city and donors. It covered a steam grill, which is part of the city’s huge steam heating system. With archives from Carol Eugene Park and Thor Diakow.
