Little Statue of Liberty - Toledo, Ohio
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Scouter Joe
N 41° 41.486 W 083° 40.703
17T E 277104 N 4618983
This replica of the “Statue of Liberty” is one of 195 statues erected by the Boy Scouts of America from 1949 to 1951.
Waymark Code: WM26AC
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2007
Views: 88
Between 1949 and 1951, the Boy Scouts of America erected 195 Little Sisters of Liberty in 39 states as part of their Strengthen the Arm of Liberty campaign. Each 8'4" copper replica of the Statue of Liberty was made in Chicago, weighing 290 pounds and costing $350 plus freight.
Toledo's version was donated by the Block family, the owner's and publishers of the local newspaper.
Where is original located?: Liberty Island, New Jersey
Where is this replica located?: Toledo, Ohio
Who created the original?: Frederic Bartholdi
Internet Link about Original: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_liberty
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1884
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