Guide Note:

The Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island (formerly Bedloe's Island) in New York Harbor, was given to the United States in the late 1800s by France as a symbol of friendship between the two nations. Since its erection in 1886, the statue has serve as a global asymbol of freedom, especially for the hundreds of thousands of immigrants who entered the United States through nearby Ellis Island.

Fast Facts:

Dedicated on October 28, 1886
Functioned as a lighthouse from 1886 to 1902
Her tablet is inscribed with the date of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
One of the 20 finalists in the New 7 Wonders of the World contest
"The New Colossus", a poem by Emma Lazarus, is inscribed on a bronze plaque in the interior of the pedestal
Statue made of iron, but clad in copper
Height of statue: 151 feet
Height of statue including pedestal: 305 feet

Brief History

Designed by French architect Frederic Bartholdi in Paris, the statue was meant by the French government to be completed by 1876, the centennial of the writing of the Declaration of Independence. However, the statue was not completed until 1884 and arrived in New York City aboard a French frigate in 1885. The dedication ceremony for the statue took place in 1886, and a century later, the statue was restored and cleaned for a lavish centennial celebration. Visitors to the statue used to be able to climb up into the crown of the statue, affording a panoramic view of the city; however, after the 9/11 terrorist attacks this practice was ended. Today, the Statue is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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