Why so many Liberty Bells?
October 14, 2007 12:34 PM Subscribe
What is the meaning and/or history of Philadelphia city street signs with Liberty Bell symbols on them?
Besides the obvious explanation that they commemorate the city's role in the struggle for independence from Britain, why do some streets have them and others do not? Some sort of special historical significance?
This Yahoo Answer is unhelpful.
Besides the obvious explanation that they commemorate the city's role in the struggle for independence from Britain, why do some streets have them and others do not? Some sort of special historical significance?
This Yahoo Answer is unhelpful.
Best answer: Here's a (questionable?) answer from a Phillyblog.com forum..
posted by misterbrandt at 1:09 PM on October 14, 2007
posted by misterbrandt at 1:09 PM on October 14, 2007
Best answer: The Phillyblog.com answer is probably right... the bell is on newer, replaced signs that are 5 to 7 characters long. And they're not just around Old City, but they are everywhere in Philadelphia.
posted by daninnj at 1:17 PM on October 14, 2007
posted by daninnj at 1:17 PM on October 14, 2007
Response by poster: That seems reasonable... should have searched there first. Thanks misterbrandt and danninj (and I've seen them in NW Philly, too).
posted by midatlanticwanderer at 4:17 PM on October 14, 2007
posted by midatlanticwanderer at 4:17 PM on October 14, 2007
Besides the obvious explanation that they commemorate the city's role in the struggle for independence from Britain
The "Liberty Bell" was nicknamed such by the abolitionist movement. Before that it was just called the State House bell.
I couldn't find any information about the liberty bell street signs, but the folks at the Chamber of Commerce or City Council would probably answer your question.
posted by desuetude at 6:42 AM on October 15, 2007
The "Liberty Bell" was nicknamed such by the abolitionist movement. Before that it was just called the State House bell.
I couldn't find any information about the liberty bell street signs, but the folks at the Chamber of Commerce or City Council would probably answer your question.
posted by desuetude at 6:42 AM on October 15, 2007
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posted by holgate at 12:48 PM on October 14, 2007