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Isaiah Lukens

“Lukens was the town clock maker and general machinist. No man of that period better known or held in higher esteem” George Escol Sellers171 Isaiah Lukens was born August 24, 1779 in Horsham and is known for many fine clocks he made for notable buildings such as Loller Academy in Hatboro, PA, the State House/Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Germantown Academy, and many others. Less well known is his interest in air guns and medical equipment He was also one of the founders of the Franklin Institute, and a member of American Philosophical...

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