page_title: Parsons Horological Institute
hierarchical_section_title: Parsons Horological Institute
caption_attribution_description: English: Chronometer escapement made at Parsons Horological Institute
context_page_description: Parsons Horological Institute was the first horological school in the United States. It was founded in 1886, in La Porte, Indiana. In 1898, it moved to Peoria, Illinois, eventually becoming a department of what is now Bradley University.
context_section_description: Parsons Horological Institute (originally, La Porte School for Watchmakers; also known as Parsons Horological School) was the first horological school in the United States. It was founded in 1886, in La Porte, Indiana. In 1898, it moved to Peoria, Illinois, eventually becoming a department of what is now Bradley University.
caption: Chronometer escapement made at Parsons Horological Institute
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