Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Veterans Stadium Liberty Bell
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022
1. Veterans Stadium Liberty Bell Marker
Inscription.
Veterans Stadium Liberty Bell. . Recognizing the historical significance of the Liberty Bell to Philadelphia and to the nation, the Phillies have often incorporated the iconic symbol into their team logo and ballparks throughout the years. The replica Liberty Bell that stands here is the second and final bell that was displayed at Veterans Stadium, the Phillies' home from 1971 to 2003. Installed on The Vet's catwalk prior to the 1983 season, the steel and aluminum bell weighs more than 5,000 pounds, covers roughly 270 square feet and features over 300 light bulbs. It remained, high above center field, for 21 seasons until its removal in preparation for the stadium's implosion after the 2003 baseball season. The bell was refurbished and placed here in March of 2019 just outside Pass and Stow, a name that derives from the two Philadelphia foundry workers, John Pass and John Stow, who re-cast the original Liberty Bell in 1753 and whose names are inscribed on this important piece of history.
Recognizing the historical significance of the Liberty Bell to Philadelphia and to the nation, the Phillies have often incorporated the iconic symbol into their team logo and ballparks throughout the years. The replica Liberty Bell that stands here is the second and final bell that was displayed at Veterans Stadium, the Phillies' home from 1971 to 2003. Installed on The Vet's catwalk prior to the 1983 season, the steel and aluminum bell weighs more than 5,000 pounds, covers roughly 270 square feet and features over 300 light bulbs. It remained, high above center field, for 21 seasons until its removal in preparation for the stadium's implosion after the 2003 baseball season. The bell was refurbished and placed here in March of 2019 just outside Pass and Stow, a name that derives from the two Philadelphia foundry workers, John Pass and John Stow, who re-cast the original Liberty Bell in 1753 and whose names are inscribed on this important piece of history.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 2019.
Location. 39° 54.297′ N, 75° 10.077′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia
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County. It is on Greenwich Island. It is at the intersection of Pattison Avenue and South 11th Street, on the left when traveling west on Pattison Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 34 (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Square (within shouting distance of this marker); 2004 (within shouting distance of this marker); 2011 (within shouting distance of this marker); 2022 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 2011 (within shouting distance of this marker); 2007 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2022
2. Veterans Stadium Liberty Bell Sculpture
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
