Early Displays of the Liberty Bell at Independence Hall 1852 - 1876
Photograph courtesy of Independence National Historical Park
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Early Stereoview, Photographer Unknown
The earliest view of the Liberty Bell on display, circa 1870. The Bell is exhibited with the clapper suspended by a beam on its left and a stuffed bald eagle secured to the top. The entire display rests on a pedestal designed by Frederick Graff, Esq.
Early Stereoview, James Cremer, Photographer
Another early view of the Liberty Bell mounted on the pedestal designed by Frederick Graff, Esq.
1872 Early Stereoview, R. Newell & Son
Later view of the Liberty Bell mounted on the pedestal, but without the stuffed eagle. Immediately to the left of the Bell is one of the Liberty Caps that decorated the pedestal.
Early Stereoview, James Cremer, Photographer
As part of the preparations for the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, the Liberty Bell was removed from its pedestal in 1873 and re-hung on its old framework from the steeple. The framework was lowered to the first floor Tower Room in Independence Hall.
