West Plaza Liberty Bell

 

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West Plaza Liberty Bell
West Plaza Bell Entrance (1)

The west side of the Treasury building, facing the White House, has a surprising feature on the plaza before reaching the steps leading to the entrance of the building - a replica of the Liberty Bell from 1950.

 

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West Plaza Bell Entrance (2)

The replica Liberty Bell was created in 1950 for the "Save Your Independence" bond drive sponsored by the Treasury Department.

 

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West Plaza Bell Entrance (3)

The Treasury Department created 55 replica Liberty Bells for the "Save Your Independence" bond drive in 1950. Bells were delivered to states, territories and the District of Columbia to support the bond program.

 

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West Bell Entrance (4)

The replica Liberty Bell weighs over 2,000 lbs and was cast to match the appearance and the tone when rung of the original Liberty Bell.

 

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West Front Fountain and Liberty Bell

As late as 1987 there was a fountain between the west entrance of the Treasury building and the east entrance of the White House. Seen in the background, just about the water plume, is the bell at the west plaza of the Treasury building.