The Friendship Bell - San Pedro, CA
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N 33° 42.624 W 118° 17.625
11S E 380116 N 3730797
A marker on the grounds of the Korean Bell.
Waymark Code: WMN3XC
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2014
Views: 3
The plaque says, "The friendship bell, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, was presented as a gift from the people of the Republic of Korea to the people of the United States of America on the occasion of the American Bicentennial Jubilee to further the friendship and trust between the two nations.
Cast with and alloy of tin, copper, cold, silver and phosphorus, the bell reflects the distinct characteristics and beauty of traditional Korean bells.
The knob of the bell comprises a dragon-shaped figure and a sound pipe. On the outer circumference of the bell are four pairs of goddesses carved in relief to symbolize the spirits of freedom, independence, peace and prosperity in each of the two countries. Ornate bands of the rose of Sharon, the national flower of Korea, decorate in relief the shoulder and rim of the bell. The bell measures 3.63 meters in height with a circumference of 7.25 meters. It weighs 17 metric tons.
The bell pavilion, constructed in traditionally Korean architectural style with a blue-tiled roof, is painted in a unique coloring pattern, which is known in Korea as “tanch’ong.”
It is the hope of the Korean people that the friendship bell will forever sound the continued prosperity of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea, together with the enduring friendship of the two nations, which is sealed by a mutual faith in freedom and independence.
July 4, 1976"
Group that erected the marker: N/A
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731, United States
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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