Statue of Liberty National Monument
(212) 363-3200
Battery Park and Liberty State Park
New York,
NY
10004
40.6899
-74.0447
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Facts
Lady Liberty stands approximately 151 feet tall; her total weight is 450,000 pounds (225 tons). The inscription on her tablet reads "July 4, 1776," in Roman numerals, the date of America's Declaration of Independence from Britain. Visitors are no longer allowed to climb the 354 steps to the windowed crown, but viewing options include the Observatory tour's inside peek at her unique structure and guided walks through the museum.
The Background
Work on the statue began in 1875, under the supervision of sculptor August Bartholdi and engineer Gustave Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower fame). It was completed in France in 1884, and then dismantled to be transported to the U.S. in early 1885. The pedestal was created by architect Richard M. Hunt, and paid for through the fundraising efforts of New York World publisher Joseph Pulitzer, who solicited small donations from thousands of readers.
User Reviews
magicloop2009
July 01, 2009
She stands in the middle of the new york harbor. She can be seen from ships boat rides and the new york area. her torch lights up at night. she symbolizes freedom, if you go close and look at her face, she kinda looks like a man. her head was the sculpteres mother and the body was the mysteress. This does lie a mystery. Something creepy about that stern look on her face.
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hibbe
April 08, 2009
it is a boss viev of the see and America it is nice 2 see each others cultures and the person they worship and honnor
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thomasose
November 11, 2003
The Black Hills in the North, the Redwoods & the Golden Gate Bridge in the West , the Mississippi Delta in the South, the Archway in St. Louis, and the Statue of Liberty define the boundries of this great country. Shining as bright as the sun does off the cliffs of the Grand Canyon it is truely the World symbol for Freadom. Worth every breath it takes to walk the steps to the top and to enjoy the mueseum where many of our ancesters came through searching for a better life.
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Save Money:
Monument Access Passes are available free-of-charge with your purchase of a ferry ticket. It is recommended that you arrive at Battery Park two hours before your scheduled time slot.
The Extras:
Your ferry trip will also include a stop at Ellis Island. Here, you can get the first-hand history of how America became the melting pot.
Know Before You Go:
Security is very tight. You will be screened like at the airport before boarding the ferry. If you plan to enter the monument, you will be screened again on Liberty Island.
