Colorado Liberty Bell Replica - Denver, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 44.332 W 104° 59.207
13S E 501132 N 4398774
Colorado is the 47th state to have a replica of the Liberty Bell on display.
Waymark Code: WM18M1
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2007
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This bell has been relocated to the Lower Capitol Lawn/Lincoln Park near the Colorado Veterans Monument.
The Liberty Bell is one of fifty-three bronze bells cast in France in 1950. The Bell was used to inspire Coloradans to contribute to the U.S. Savings Bond Drive. In 1974 the Liberty Bell Replica was placed in the Old State Museum, and later placed on the corner of Sherman and 14th Street. In 1986 the bell was placed in it present location on the Lower Capitol Lawn / Lincoln Park.
'In 1950, the United States Department of the Treasury assisted by several private companies selected Paccard Foundry in
Annecy-le-Vieux, France, to cast 55 full-sized replicas of the Liberty Bell. The bells were shipped as gifts to states and territories of the United States and the District of Columbia to be displayed and rung on patriotic occasions. This was part of a savings bond drive held from May 15 to July 4, 1950 with the slogan "Save for Your Independence."' Visit
Liberty Bells in all States for more information.
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