BSA Replicas of Statue of Liberty

According to Boy Scouts of America, Troop 101, Cheyenne, Wyoming:
There are over 200 of these replicas in 39 states in the U.S. and several of its possessions and territories. The project was the brainchild of Kansas City businessman, J.P. Whitaker, who was then Scout Commissioner of the Kansas City Area Council. The copper statues were manufactured by Friedley-Voshardt Co. (Chicago, IL) and purchased through the Kansas City Boy Scout office by those wanting one. All were erected in the early 1950's by Boy Scout troops and others to celebrate Scouting’s 40th anniversary theme, "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty."
The statues are approximately 8 1/2 feet tall without the base, constructed of sheet copper, weigh 290 pounds, and originally cost $350 plus freight.

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Duluth, Minnesota
In Duluth, in Arena Waterfront Park southeast of I-35 and W Railroad St on S 5th Ave W
between the Great Lakes Aquarium and Amzoil Arena.
46 46 46.1N 92 05 58.2W = 46.77946N 92.09949W
Photos taken in 2015 by Mike Myren (#308) and Darren Thomas (#65) while riding in the Tour of Honor.
  

Hibbing, Minnesota
In Hibbing, on the northwest corner of E 21st St and 5th Ave E, 401 E 21st St, in front of City Hall.
47 25 35.1N 92 56 12.9W = 47.42641N 92.93691W
Photos taken in 2015 by Mike Myren (#308) and Darren Thomas (#65) while riding in the Tour of Honor.
  

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