Boy Scouts of America Statue of Liberty - Schenectady, NY
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The Boy Scouts of America donated this Statue of Liberty to the city of Schenectady, NY.
Waymark Code: WMBFEW
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2011
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In 1950, the Boy Scouts of America celebrated their 40th anniversary, with the theme Strengthen the Arm of Liberty, by donating approximately two hundred 100-inch tall, 290 lb. replicas of the Statue of Liberty. They were given to communities in 39 different U.S. states and several U.S. possessions and territories. Of the original copies, approximately 100 can currently be located. These copper statues were manufactured by Friedley-Voshardt Co. It is set on a similar five pointed star base as the original in New York Harbor.
Location: In Liberty Park, Schenectady, NY
Pedestal?: Yes
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