York Time Institute

39°57.624′N 76°44.100′W / 39.960400°N 76.735000°W / 39.960400; -76.735000

York Time Institute
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MottoTempus Edax Rerum
Motto in English
Time Devours All
TypePrivate
Established2008
DirectorDaniel Nied
Location, ,
United States
CampusUrban
AffiliationsPennsylvania Department of Education
Websitewww.yorktimeinstitute.com

The York Time Institute is a school in York, Pennsylvania providing instruction in the conservation, restoration, and repair of traditional and modern time-keeping devices. It was founded in 2008 by Daniel Nied,[1][2][3] former Director of the School of Horology of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. The school is housed in a 19th-century building that also housed two different watchmakers in its 150-year history.[4]

Instruction[edit]

York Time Institute

As a school of horological instruction, the York Time Institute teaches advanced skills, conservation, fundamental skills (lathe work, milling, parts-making, shaping, forming, horological science, and metallurgy), restorative arts (plating, engraving, engine turning, casting, and antique techniques), and youth programs (horological toys, history of timekeeping, and the science of time). The school offers a 54-week program, weekend short courses, and evening lectures.[5]

York Time Institute Classroom 1
York Time Institute Classroom 2

Accreditation[edit]

The York Time Institute is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. It is seeking accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

References[edit]

  1. ^ Parker, Brock. Yorker Helps Preserve a Piece of Civil War History. The York Dispatch. September 9, 2008: A1. http://yorkdispatch.inyork.com/yd/local/ci_10418696
  2. ^ Parker, Brock. Time to Talk About Civil War Submarine. The York Dispatch. September 9, 2008: A1. http://yorkdispatch.inyork.com/yd/local/ci_10418697
  3. ^ Leuthner, Stuart. The H.L Hunley. Chronos. Summer/Fall 2008: 88-92.
  4. ^ Kauffman, Christina. Horologist opens watch repair school in York. The York Dispatch. October 1, 2008: B4. http://yorkdispatch.inyork.com/yd/business/ci_10607900?source=email
  5. ^ Plotkin, Jason. York Time Institute Director Teaches 'Lost Art' of Watch Repair. The York Daily Record. March 30, 2009. http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_12030936