liberty bell
Also known as State House Bell, Old State House Bell
bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA that serves as a symbol of American independence and liberty
Key facts
- Location
- Liberty Bell Center, Independence National Historical Park , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Designer
- Whitechapel Bell Foundry
- Type
- Tower bell
- Material
- 70% Copper , 20% Tin , 10% other metals
- Width
- 3.82 ft (1.16 m) (circumference is 12 ft (3.7 m) around the lip, 7.5 ft (2.3 m) around the crown)
- Height
- About 4 ft (1.2 m)
- Completion date
- 1752 ; 274 years ago ( 1752 )
- Website
- Liberty Bell Center
- Weight
- 2,080 pounds (940 kg)
via Wikipedia infobox
Wikidata facts
- Mass
- 2080
- Official website
Gallery (12)
On the map
Connections
Categories
1752 establishments in PennsylvaniaBroken bellsBuildings and structures completed in 1752Chestnut Street (Philadelphia)History of Allentown, PennsylvaniaIndependence National Historical ParkIndividual bells in the United StatesLandmarks in PhiladelphiaLiberty BellLiberty symbolsNational symbols of the United StatesPennsylvania in the American Revolution