The first image which
tourist, from around the world who visit USA, wants to see is the Statue of
Liberty. This is not only recognition of New York but also USA. It was the gift
given to USA by the French government for the 100 anniversary of America’s
Independence.
The French sculptor
Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi designed the copper statue completed in 1884. While
shipped to NY Harbor after a year later. The sculpture is of a robed crowned
lady, has seven spikes, symbolizing the Seven Seas and Seven Continents across
which liberty should be spread, having a tablet (upon which is inscribed the
date of Declaration of Independence) in her left hand while left hand has a
torch( symbolizing Enlightenment).
Statue soon became the
icon of USA, featured in numerous Hollywood movies. The French engineer Gustave
Eiffel, who made the Eiffel Tower, made the steel framework for Liberty Statue,
with original copper plates attached with metal framework and for its support
the large iron bars attach with framework. It construction is much stronger to
withstand heavy storms.
After completion
Bartholdi himself went US to discuss with Ulyssess S. Grant (US President) where
to erect the statue. The island near the harbor of NYC (a small island) was finalized.
Since then, the island is known as Liberty Island. The statue was erected ten
years later, after construction of the pedestal for it, in 1886 with an
officially inauguration by president Grover Cleveland. The Americans themselves
collected the funds for it. During this session the torch remain displayed in
Madison Square Park.
Before discussion on the
height of statue we tell you that The Statue of Liberty is open 364 days per
year only remain closed on 25 December (Christmas Day). This Tall Statue of Liberty
is 151 feet tall without pedestal. And with pedestal it reaches on height of
305 feet the pedestal is 154 feet tall. The 354 steps staircase inside the
statue can take up you to the crown here visitors can have a spectacular view
over NYC. The tickets must purchase in advance to avoid the tension of waiting
in line. The Island and Statue of Liberty tour provides visitors an awesome
experience and lesson about their history. (The torch was officially closed on
July 1916)
Here are Some Wallpapers of Statue of Liberty USA
Here are Some Wallpapers of Statue of Liberty USA
A Night View of Statue of Liberty New York, USA
Fireworks on Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty at Night
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