LADY LIBERTY
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HISTORY OF OUR LIBERTY
A LITTLE HISTORY:
- When shipped from France to New York, she came in 350 pieces.
- Once delivered, it took four months to put her together, and was completed on October 28, 1886.
- The Statue of Liberty was closed to visitors following September 11, 2001, but Liberty Island was reopened on December 20, 2001. The Promenade and Observatory were reopened to visitors beginning August 3, 2004 by reserved ticket only. On July 4, 2009 the Crown was once again made accessible to visitors.
STATUE OF LIBERTY BASICS:
- Statue of Liberty Phone: 212-363-3200
- Statue Cruises Phone: 877-LADY-TIX
- Nearest Subways to Statue of Liberty: 4/5 to Bowling Green; N/R to Whitehall Street; 1 to South Ferry (you must be in the first 5 cars of the train to exit at South Ferry). Follow the signs to Castle Clinton to buy tickets for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty.
STATUE OF LIBERTY WITH KIDS:
- Strollers are not allowed on the Promenade or Observatory Tours.
- There is plenty of room for running around and relaxing on Liberty Island.
- For children 7-12 there is a Junior Ranger Program available. Pick up a free booklet on Liberty Island
STATUE OF LIBERTY ADMISSIONS:
Admission to Liberty State Park is free, but you must buy a ferry ticket to get there.
Statue Cruises Ferry Ticket Prices: Adults $12; Senior Citizens (62 ) $10; Children (4-12) $5; Children 3 and under free. You can buy your tickets for the ferry online at http://www.statuecruises.com/ferry-service/welcome.aspx . Ferry ticket included with the New York Pass - present New York Pass in Castle Clinton bookstore for ticket.
STATUE OF LIBERTY HOURS:
Ferries to the island depart from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Liberty Island closes at 6 p.m. and the last ferry returns to Battery Park by 6:30 p.m. Schedules are updated and revised frequently, so please check the official ferry schedule.
STATUE OF LIBERTY TOUR RESERVATIONS:
- Climb the Crown of the Statue of Liberty with a Crown Ticket, which costs an additional $3 and includes access to the Museum and Pedestal as well.
- Museum/Pedestal Tickets are free (with ferry ticket purchase).
- Order your tickets in advance: 877-LADY-TIX or online when you purchase your ferry ticket.
- Tour tickets are time specific.
- Ranger Tours of Liberty Island are free and do not require reservations or tickets.
STATUE OF LIBERTY AUDIO TOURS:
- Self-guided audio tours (in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish) are available for $8 per person ($7.25 for seniors/children).
- There is a children's tour geared toward kids 6-10 narrated by fictional animal characters in five languages.
FOOD ON THE STATUE OF LIBERTY:
There are basic concessions available for sale on Liberty Island, including hot dogs, ice creams, and beverages. You might also want to bring a picnic to enjoy on the many grassy spaces surrounding Liberty Island.
New York, Statue of Liberty
MORE ABOUT THE STATUE OF LIBERTY:
For the first time since September 11, 2001, the observation deck of the Statue of Liberty was reopened on August 3, 2004. On July 4, 2009, they reopened the Crown to visitors willing (and able) to hike the 354 steps in each direction. New guided tours of the Statue of Liberty focusing on the engineering behind the monument are available to visitors.
Security is very serious for visitors to the Statue of Liberty -- everyone will clear security (including x-ray inspections of baggage and walk through metal detectors) before boarding the ferry. Participants entering the Statue of Liberty to visit the Crown, Museum or Pedestal will have to clear security a second time before entering the statue.
http://gonyc.about.com/cs/attractions/p/statueofliberty.htm
Security is very serious for visitors to the Statue of Liberty -- everyone will clear security (including x-ray inspections of baggage and walk through metal detectors) before boarding the ferry. Participants entering the Statue of Liberty to visit the Crown, Museum or Pedestal will have to clear security a second time before entering the statue.
http://gonyc.about.com/cs/attractions/p/statueofliberty.htm
FACTS ABOUT LADY LIBERTY
- The original name of the 'Statue of Liberty' is Liberty Enlightening the World.
- Besides being called 'Statue of Liberty' it is also fondly known as Lady Liberty.
- The height of the statue is 152 feet.
- The statue was built from copper sheets mounted onto a steel framework.
- "Liberty Enlightening the World" was made using 300 hammered sheets of copper and weighed an astounding 225 tons.
- The statue was not green from inception, it turned green due to atmospheric conditions, the main being acidic rainfall.
- The statue is of an upright woman dressed in a flowing robe, wearing a 7-point spiked crown.
- The 7-point spiked crown is said to represent the seven continents or the seven seas.
- Lady Liberty holds a torch high over her head in the right hand, and holds a tablet close to her body in the left hand.
- The tablet contains the text "July IV MDCCLXXVI" meaning July 4, 1776, commemorating the independence day of The United States of America.
- The exact height of the statue is 151 feet and one inch, but for purpose of convenience we put it down as 151 or 152 feet tall.
- The foundation (pedestal and 11-point star foundation) measures a total 154 feet.
- The statue underwent massive restoration in 1984 for the rededication held on July 4, 1986.
- Gustave Eiffel is the same person who designed the world famous 'La Tour Eiffel' (Eiffel Tower) of Paris.
- More information available at: www.buzzle.com/articles/statue-of-liberty-facts.html
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SOME MORE KEY FACTS
The Statue of Liberty National Monument has stood proudly in New York Harbor for almost 120 years (her official 120th birthday will be on October 28, 2006).
The statue was a gift to the people of the United States from the people of France in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. Over the last 120 years, the Statue of Liberty has become an internationally-recognized symbol of freedom and democracy.
Creating Miss Liberty
The Statue of Liberty, known officially as "Liberty Enlightening the World," was designed by French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and funded completely through donations from the French people.
After Bartholdi finalized the design in miniature, the statue itself was created using wooden molds, a copper shell, and an iron structure designed by Gustave Eiffel, who later built the Eiffel Tower.
On July 4, 1884, the 151-foot-tall, 225-ton Statue of Liberty was delivered to the American Ambassador in Paris. In order to transport Lady Liberty to New York, the statue was dismantled into 300 pieces and packed into 214 wooden crates.
Putting the Statue of Liberty on a Pedestal
Unfortunately, a lack of funds in the United States delayed the building of the pedestal. Fund-raising efforts stalled until Joseph Pulitzer, publisher of "The World" newspaper and noted for the Pulitzer Prize, decided to use his newspaper to push Americans to donate. The Statue was finally re-assembled on her new pedestal and dedicated on October 28, 1886.
Restoration of the Statue of Liberty
In 1984, the United Nations designated the Statue of Liberty as a World Heritage Site and a massive restoration effort began. On July 5, 1986 the newly restored Statue re-opened to the public during Liberty Weekend, which celebrated her centennial.
The Statue of Liberty was closed after the tragedy of September 11, 2001 and did not re-open until August 3, 2004.
The statue was a gift to the people of the United States from the people of France in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. Over the last 120 years, the Statue of Liberty has become an internationally-recognized symbol of freedom and democracy.
Creating Miss Liberty
The Statue of Liberty, known officially as "Liberty Enlightening the World," was designed by French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and funded completely through donations from the French people.
After Bartholdi finalized the design in miniature, the statue itself was created using wooden molds, a copper shell, and an iron structure designed by Gustave Eiffel, who later built the Eiffel Tower.
On July 4, 1884, the 151-foot-tall, 225-ton Statue of Liberty was delivered to the American Ambassador in Paris. In order to transport Lady Liberty to New York, the statue was dismantled into 300 pieces and packed into 214 wooden crates.
Putting the Statue of Liberty on a Pedestal
Unfortunately, a lack of funds in the United States delayed the building of the pedestal. Fund-raising efforts stalled until Joseph Pulitzer, publisher of "The World" newspaper and noted for the Pulitzer Prize, decided to use his newspaper to push Americans to donate. The Statue was finally re-assembled on her new pedestal and dedicated on October 28, 1886.
Restoration of the Statue of Liberty
In 1984, the United Nations designated the Statue of Liberty as a World Heritage Site and a massive restoration effort began. On July 5, 1986 the newly restored Statue re-opened to the public during Liberty Weekend, which celebrated her centennial.
The Statue of Liberty was closed after the tragedy of September 11, 2001 and did not re-open until August 3, 2004.
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