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 for larger image, + for close-up.)

Scouting, Feb 1949
 
Boys Life, Feb 1949, page 1 (+)
Boys Life, Feb 1949, page 3 (+)
Boys Life, Mar 1949, page 9 (+)
The Scout Executive, Jul 1950, page 1 (+)
The Scout Executive, Jul 1950, page 2 (+)

Click on the links to see the BSA replicas of the Statue of Liberty in:

Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia

Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Massachusetts

Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada

New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon

Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia

Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming

Some of the photos were taken by those riding in the Tour of Honor, a motorcycle event that is a
self-directed ride around the USA to memorials and monuments that honor our nation's military veterans.

If you have similar photos of other BSA Statues of Liberty and would like to help others find them,
send the photos to bishoprl at earthlink dot net, subject BSA Liberty.
Photos of your GPS location display can be taken at the base of the statue
or at a nearby parking spot, or just provide the coordinates or street address.


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