The pedestal was designed by Richard Morris Hunt in 1881. It fits inside the structure of Fort Wood, a disused army base on Bedloe's Island constructed between 1807 and 1811. The fort itself was built in the shape of an eleven-point star.
Pedestal designer for the Statue of Liberty
a designer for the pedestal still had to be chosen
Yes, the entire statue is hollow.
Lady Liberty
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The pedestal for the Statue of Liberty was designed by Richard Morris Hunt.
October 28 1886
a crown on her head
a pedestal
In America the birthday of the Statue of Liberty is October 28, 1886.
The Statue of Liberty 500 ft long on hand