Where was the Liberty Bell moved for the start of the 1976 United States Bicentennial?

The Liberty Bell was moved to the Liberty Bell Pavilion for the start of the 1976 United States Bicentennial.

The move addressed concerns that the expected Bicentennial crowds could overwhelm Independence Hall and make the bell difficult to view safely. After several controversial proposals, Philadelphia officials and the National Park Service settled on a steel-and-glass pavilion near Independence Hall.

The bell moved about 600 feet north during the 1975 New Year's Eve celebration. The pavilion opened to visitors at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1976, making the relocation part of the official opening of the Bicentennial year.

The Liberty Bell remained in the pavilion until October 9, 2003, when it moved to the larger Liberty Bell Center. The bell has a famous crack and carries an inscription from Leviticus: “Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants thereof.”