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Recognizing the historical significance of the Liberty Bell to Philadelphia and to the nation, the Phillies often incorporated the iconic symbol into their team logo and ballparks over the years. The replica Liberty Bell here is the second and final bell displayed at Veterans Stadium, the Phillies' home from 1971 to 2003. Installed on The Vet's catwalk before 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 stood 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 2019 just outside Pass and Stow, a name derived from Philadelphia foundry workers John Pass and John Stow, who re-cast the original Liberty Bell in 1753 and whose names are inscribed on that historic object.
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