kaufmann's flagship "big store" had a landmark outdoor clock at fifth avenue and smithfield street that existed since the building was first constructed. the original clock was installed in 1887 and was free-standing with four dials. with the expansion of the store in 1913, the current clock was installed. the clock is a pittsburgh icon, and is often featured in visual materials representing and marketing the city. it immediately became a popular downtown meeting place, with the oft-used phrase "meet me under kaufmann's clock." in 1983, the clock was the site of a political media spectacle between city councilman "jeep" depasquale and councilwoman michelle madoff, wherein madoff challenged depasquale to meet her under the clock and make good on a promise after a tax she proposed raised funds he didn't believe possible. both the kaufmann's flagship building and the clock are designated as pittsburgh historical landmarks.