1924

"Veckalna pulkstenis"

At the request of Andrejs Veckalns, the deputy of 1st Saeima, the clock is built at the entrance to the Old Town in order to keep workers on time for work. It has been known as “Veckalna pulkstenis” nationwide.

1929

The Most Precise Clock In Riga

The clock is linked to the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Latvia that way becoming the most accurate clock in Riga. By showing the correct time, the clock becomes the most popular meeting place.

1934

The Great Clock

The name of the chocolate manufacturer Teodors Rigerts, who opened the first chocolate factory in Latvia, appears on the sides of the clock. Teodors Rigerts' factory became one of the the biggest sweets producers in the Baltics and Russia. Rigerts' clock is now being called “The Great Clock” by the residents.

1935

The clock is moved a few meters away from the side of the street arriving to its new location and remains there to this day. In 1936, the renewed clock is decorated with the inscriptions of the country's largest confectionery manufacturers “Laima” logo. From now on the clock is being called the “Laima” clock.

1940

Political Propaganda

During the Soviet times, for many years, the clock was being used as a “political information board”. For example there was a time when sides of the clock were decorated with “Peace” inscriptions in different languages.

1976

The clock on the corner of Lenina Street and Soviet Boulevard (currently Brivibas Street and Aspazijas Boulevard corner) is well known to every resident of Riga. At this time the clock is decorated with series of images with “Daiļrade” inscriptions and pictures of jewelry, amber, bright decorative carpets and leather goods.

1995

Restoration of The Clock

The “Laima” clock is being restored. Until now the mechanism of the clock was located in the kiosk, but now it is relocated to the corps of the clock. Another clock mechanism - electrical back up mechanism, is set up in the kiosk.

1999

AS “Laima” restores the clock in 30's style. Redesigning of the clock was accomplished under the guidance of the architect Armands Bisenieks. AS “Laima” donates the clock to the City of Riga on its 800th anniversary.

2017

The clock is being restored in honor of Latvia’s centenary. The restoration is made by designer Arvis Sproģis. The restored clock hourly plays one of Maestro's Raimonds Pauls well known melodies.