Statue of Liberty Facts

Statue of Liberty Facts: Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor/designer of the Statue of Liberty, asked Gustave Eiffel (the designer of the Eiffel Tower in Paris) to help him make his famous statue. Bartholdi originally hoped to finish the Statue of Liberty construction in time to present it to the United States on July 4, 1876 (the hundred year anniversary of the Declaration of Independence). However, finance and fundraising problems arose, and the Statue of Liberty construction was delayed over the years. It finally arrived in crates in June of 1885.

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The pedestal that was built for the Statue of Liberty was finally completed in April of 1886. Finally, on October 28th 1886, the formal dedication of the Statue of Liberty took place. President Grover Cleveland presided over the dedication. Thousands flocked to New York Harbor for the unveiling.

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More Statue of Liberty Facts

• The Statue of Liberty cornerstone was laid on Bedloe's Island (now known as Liberty Island) on August 5, 1884
• Statue of Liberty height: 305 feet, 6 inches from the base of the pedestal foundation to the tip of her torch. The actual height of Statue of Liberty only (from heel to top of her head) is 111 feet, 6 inches.
• Statue of Liberty Face: The height of Liberty's face is more than 8 feet. From the base to the top of the torch is 151 feet, 11 inches.
• There are 354 steps from the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty to her crown - 154 steps from pedestal to her head.
• The Statue of Liberty tablet: The tablet that the Statue of Liberty holds measures 23 feet, 7 inches tall and 13 feet 7 inches wide. The inscription on the tablet is "JULY IV MDCCLXXVI" (July 4, 1776)
• The Statue of Liberty waistline measures 35 feet.
• The seven rays on the Statue of Liberty crown signify the seven continents and/or the seven seas.
• Statue of Liberty weight is 225 tons.
• The exterior of the Statue of Liberty is covered in 3/32 of an inch of copper, which now has a green patina from years of weather.
• The Statue of Liberty was designated as a National Monument in 1924.
• During the restoration of the Statue of Liberty in 1986, the torch was covered in thin sheets of 24k gold.
• The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
• The official name of the statue is "Liberty Enlightening the World".
• To transport the Statue of Liberty from France to the U.S., she was dismantled into 300 pieces and packed into 214 wooden crates for shipping.
• Joseph Pulitzer used his newspaper "The World" to encourage donations for the building of the pedestal.
• Inscription on Statue of Liberty: A poem by Emma Lazarus is inscribed in bronze at the base of the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty poem is called "The New Colossus".

For more Statue of Liberty Facts visit www.statueofliberty.org.

Of course, visiting the Statue is the best way to learn more Statue of Liberty facts, and about her history.

Statue of Liberty Tickets: To visit the Statue of Liberty, you will need tickets. Pedestal tickets are required to enter any level of the Statue of Liberty National Monument including the museum. For tickets, you can call 1-877-LADY-TIX, or buy one of the many tour and ticket packages available. You can definitely learn a lot more Statue of Liberty facts by taking a tour!

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If you are looking for an even more spectacular view, try a Lady Liberty Helicopter Tour of New York!

For answers to frequently asked questions about visiting the Statue of Liberty and getting reservations to visit the Statue of Liberty crown, visit nps.gov.

NOTE: Beginning in late 2011, interior access to the Statue of Liberty was temporarily restricted as Lady Liberty undergoes certain improvements, according to the National Park Service. This work will only affect visitors who want to enter inside the pedestal of the statue or visit the crown. To keep informed of the renovation news, follow the Statue of Liberty on Twitter.

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Complete Harbor Cruise of New York View the magnificent architectural wonders and historical landmarks that make NYC's skyline the most famous in the world. This 90-Minute Complete Harbor Cruise offers more sights than any other cruise in the harbor. This is the tour to take if you want to see it all!

Manhattan by Sail Sailing on the 82' SHEARWATER is more elegantly casual, more romantic, more thrilling, and more relaxing than anything the city has to offer. The classic 1929 sailing yacht provides an intimate and sophisticated ambiance for you and your guests.

Lady Liberty Helicopter Tour of New York Experience the thrill of a helicopter flight and see the grandeur of Manhattan's famous skyline! Soar with the birds and have a unique view of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Hudson River, and Downtown Manhattan.

New York City Official Heritage Tour Join Gray Line New York Sightseeing as you experience New York City's rich history as never before aboard a time-traveling trolley bus.

New York Historical Society History Cruise If you want to know everything that there is to see in New York Harbor and you don't have unlimited time available, then this is the cruise for you. A licensed NYC Tour Guide will supply entertaining and informative facts about the history of New York.

Double Decker Bus Deluxe Tour and Statue of Liberty Ferry Included Double Decker Bus tours: Uptown, Downtown, Brooklyn and Night Tour! See Central Park, Times Square, Empire State Building, and more. Also includes a ticket for the Statue of Liberty Ferry - visit her in person to learn a lot of Statue of Liberty facts!