Historical Marker
Volunteer Firemen
Historical marker location:
Reading, Pennsylvania
( Marker is at the intersection of Perkiomen Avenue (U.S. 422) and Penn Street, on the left when traveling east on Perkiomen Avenue.)
Marker installed: 1901
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.