「自由の鐘」修復について

　米国から自由の象徴として寄贈された「自由の鐘」の音色をよみがえらせるために私たち中央大学辞達学会卒業生有志は修復募金委員会を立ち上げました
　「自由の鐘」の修復は故林勇二氏の一千万円を始めとして一千円募金に応じてくれた皆さまの善意と関係者の献身的な努力によって実現したものです。
　昨年十月一日在日米国商工会議所会頭及び千代田区町のご出席の下六十年ぶりに鐘が打ちならされたこの日から毎日美しい鐘の音を響かせています。
　私たちは日米両国民の友情の絆として「自由の鐘」が永久に鳴り続けることを願い末永く見守っていくことを決意します。

寄付物件一覧
振り子（青銅製）一点　木製軸受部一式
リニアモーターシステム及び電源引込工事一式
園路階段手すり（ステンレス製）二基　英文銅版修復

平成二十四年三月三十一日
東京都板橋区徳丸一丁目八番十九号安藤広重浮世絵美術館内
日比谷公園　自由の鐘修復募金委員会

This is a replica of the Liberty Bell located in Hibiya Park. The original Liberty Bell is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The bell got its name because in 1776 on the Fourth of July, the people of Philadelphia were called to come and hear the declaration of independence of the United States by ringing the bell.

Copies of the bell were given as a gift to several countries, including Japan.

The bell was photographed on the same day by the same photographer Click for a larger image Click for a larger image

Translation of the text on the sign:

About the restoration of the Liberty Bell

In order to revive the sound of the "Liberty Bell" donated by the United States as a symbol of freedom, we, Chuo University Jitatsu Gakkai graduates, have set up a restoration fund-raising committee.
The restoration of the "Liberty Bell" was made possible by the goodwill of everyone who donated 10 million yen, including the late Mr. Yuji Hayashi’s 10 million yen donation, and the dedicated efforts of those involved.
On October 1st of last year, the bell was rung for the first time in 60 years with the attendance of the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and Chiyoda Ward, and since that day the bell has been ringing beautifully every day.
We hope that the "Liberty Bell" will ring forever as a bond of friendship between the peoples of Japan and the United States, and we are determined to watch over it forever.

List of properties donated
One pendulum (made of bronze) Wooden bearing part set
Linear motor system and power supply lead-in work set
Garden path stair railing (stainless steel) 2 English copper plate restoration

March 31, 2012
Inside the Ando Hiroshige Ukiyo-e Museum, 1-8-19 Tokumaru, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
Hibiya Park Liberty Bell Restoration Fundraising Committee