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.

(Click on thumbnails to see larger images.)

Great Falls, Montana
In Great Falls on west side of Park Dr N at 2nd Ave N in Gibson Park.
47 30 27.1N 111 18 22.5W
photos by Randy Bishop, 6/27/2014

        
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th anniversary Crusade to Strengthen Liberty, 1951.

Lewistown, Montana
In Lewistown on north side of E Main St (US-87) between Ridgelawn Ave and NE Prospect Ave in Symmes Park.
47 04 15.6N 109 24 52.0W
photos by Randy Bishop, 6/27/2014

           
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
the Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity
and loyalty. 40th anniversary Crusade to Strengthen Liberty, 1951.

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