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.)

Berwick, Pennsylvania
In Berwick, in front of the Jackson Mansion, on the northeast side of N Market St between 4th St and E 5th St.
41 03 26.6N 76 14 08.0W == 41.057389N 76.235556W
photos by Randy Bishop, 6/30/2016
           
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. The Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty, 1951.
              
     

photo by Google Maps Street View, Aug 2018

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
In Bloomsburg, in front of Bloomsburg Memorial Elementary School, on the south corner of W 5th St and Market St.
40 59 55.7N 76 27 19.4W == 40.998806N 76.455389W
photos by Randy Bishop, 6/30/2016
           
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. The Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty, 1951.

photo by Google Maps Street View, Jul 2018

Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
In Ellwood City, in front of Lincoln High School, on the south side of Crescent Ave between Short St and 4th St.
40 51 26.1N 80 17 12.7W == 40.85724N 80.28687W
photo by Google Maps Street View, Oct 2013

New Castle, Pennsylvania
In New Castle, in Owen Penfield Fox Park, on the northeast corner of PA-108/PA-168 (S Croton Ave) and Grove St.
40 59 51.0N 80 20 40.0W == 40.99749N 80.34443W
photo by Google Maps Street View, Aug 2019

York, Pennsylvania
In York, on an island in Kiwanis Park, on west side of N Newberry St south of Parkway Blvd.
39 58 06.6N 76 44 28.1W == 39.96851N 76.74114W
photos by Google Maps Street View, Nov 2021
  

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