Historical Marker
Dr. Bodo Otto
Historical marker location:
525 Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania
( Marker is on Penn Street, on the right when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 1951
The Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence, was originally cast in England in 1752 and cracked during its first use. It was recast twice in Philadelphia, and the current bell has been on display in Independence National Historical Park since 2003.