In French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi began designing the statue. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the designer of the Eiffel Tower, worked with him. While Bartholdi developed the look of the statue, Eiffel worked on the framework. Bartholdi made the statue out of copper sheets, and Eiffel made the framework of steel. In July , the statue was completed in France. The construction of the pedestal was completed in April In addition to the architectural challenges of building the statue and pedestal, both countries faced challenges in getting money for the project.
The Role of the Foundation. The Foundation preserves the legacies of Lady Liberty and Ellis Island with the help of passionate supporters from around the world. Learn how you can play a role in the future of these monuments and help keep the torch burning bright. The Future of Liberty. See the icon in person.
Take a trip to Liberty Island and tour a remarkable monument to freedom. Experience Liberty. Donate today. Statue Cruises operates the ferry service.
Visitors should note that Statue Cruises is the only authorized concessionaire permitted to sell tickets and provide ferry access to Liberty and Ellis Islands. As such, visitors should avoid street vendors peddling tickets in and around Battery Park. For more information please review the National Park Service website. The Museum tells the history and influence of Lady Liberty, including a simulated climb to her crown. Visitors can also explore the Statue of Liberty Museum.
It is not. For information about guided tours, please visit the National Park Service website. In , the U. Between and , some 12 million immigrants were processed on Ellis Island before receiving permission to enter the United States. From , during the peak years of its operation, some 5, to 10, people passed through every day.
Until , the U. After that date, it was placed under the jurisdiction of the U. In , the federal government made the statue a national monument, and it was transferred to the care of the National Parks Service in In , the statue was closed to the public and underwent a massive restoration in time for its centennial celebration.
On July 5, , the Statue of Liberty reopened to the public in a centennial celebration. After the terrorist attacks of September 11, , Liberty Island closed for days; the Statue of Liberty itself was not reopened to visitor access until August But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us!
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