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 Statue of Liberty Replica - Hays, KS Posted by:  linkys
N 38° 52.408 W 099° 19.782
14S E 471400 N 4302786
Statue of Liberty replica facing Main Street, near the library in Hays, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WMETY6
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2012
Views: 2
This replica is one of about 200 placed by the Boy Scouts in 1950 in celebration of the 40th anniversary. The copper statue of Lady Liberty is standing on a stone base. It appears to be in good condition. The plaque on the base reads:
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
dedicate this replica of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty
40th Anniversary crusade to
strengthen the arm of liberty
1950
TITLE: Statue of Liberty Replica
ARTIST(S): Unknown, sculptor; Frederic AugusteBartholdi, sculptor. (copy after)
DATE: 1950
MEDIUM: Figure: bronze sheathed in copper; Base: limestone
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS KS000156
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
NW corner of 12th and Main
Hays, Kansas
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Listing states statute is located at the Hays Public Library, 1205 Main Street. It is no longer in front of the library, but is now at the NW corner of 12th and Main, facing Main Street, in front of a parking lot.
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Visit Instructions:
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