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Statue of Liberty
Located in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty is the figure of the Roman goddess of freedom named Libertas. The statue, a gift from France to the United States, was designed by Frederic Bartholdi.
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How did it get transported to new you?
who came up with the statue of liberty and why did he draw on a pease of papper
When was The Statue of Liberty discovered or found?
"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and stands tall as the universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28th, 1886, designated as a national monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4th, 1986.
When was the Statue of Liberty last cleaned?
never
First answer is wrong.
The do continual maintenance work on the Statue of Liberty so that icon of Freedom of the People to last the test of time. The crown has been closed since 9-11!
See way scaffold was built around The Statue Liberty to clean at (1st page)
http://www.aoeusa.com/pdfs/scaffold_safety.pdf
a little history page - very interesting
Reclothing the First Lady of Metals -- Repair Concerns
http://www.copper.org/education/liberty/liberty_reclothed1.html
Reclothing the First Lady of Metals -- Repair Details
http://www.copper.org/education/liberty/liberty_reclothed2.html
completed on October 28, 1886.
"As her 100 birthday approached, the National Park Service decided she needed to be cleaned. Her copper was beginning to age. People in France and in America sent money for the restoration and by July 4 ,1986 she was cleaned and polished."
reference
http://www.guilfordchristianacademy.com/web_documents/FBL-Statue_of_Liberty.pdf page 5
Bicarbonate of Soda (baking soda) is used to clean the copper surface of the Statue of Liberty. It does cause some discoloration that fades with time.
".....baking soda has long been recognized for its exceptional cleaning abilities beyond household applications. It was used to restore the Statue of Liberty in the 1980's, chosen for its ability to clean without destroying the integrity of the statue's surface."
reference
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:R4FJRolJzjgJ:www.powerandmotoryacht.com/maintenance/0404sodablaster/+times+statue+of+liberty+was+cleaned&cd=15&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
Hope this helps a little bit.
I know it has been cleaned because I was there when it was having the major repairs and cleaned for the 100 yr Celebration process. I also was there after it was completed.
Which is bigger Christ the redeemer or the Statue of Liberty?
the statue of liberty is 305feet while the christ redeemer is a mere 130 feet. only thing i would add to that is go to eatneo.com to find out what business delivered this information to you.
Zak
How much is a Statue of Liberty ticket?
10 to 150 dollars, US.
Not sure what kind of ticket the previous answerer is looking at--perhaps a package. According to the website (see attached link) top ticket price seems to be $20, with crown access and an audio tour, as of September 2010.
Which statue from Florida is located in statuary hall and what did he invent?
his name starts with gori
Are the votive statue of gudea and the khafre similar?
No Its not!! Khafre is the king of Egypt while Gudea is the king of from Iraq!
Who keeps the torch lit for the Statue of Liberty?
When they first got the statue of liberty they put a solar system in the torch and so the sun reflects on it and makes it light up.
What is the worth of statue of liberty authentic medallion 1886-1986?
I've seen them on ebay for about $7
The Statue of Liberty's face was said to be modeled after the sculptors what?
The statue of liberty was modeled after Athena
How did Tokyo get a Statue of Liberty?
The one in Odaiba was erected after a year-long France festival in the late 90's. It should be noted that the Tokyo replica is based on the French replicas of the original in NYC.
Why was the statue of liberty listed on the world heritage site?
The Statue of Liberty in New York City was granted World Heritage status in 1984. This cultural site is listed under criteria i and vi. It is a masterpiece of the human spirit which brings together art and engineering in a meaningful way. Its symbolic value is also important. It is a symbol of the alliance between the United States and France, as well as being a symbol of freedom and human rights to thousands of immigrants who came to America through the New York Harbour.
Is the statue of liberty a portrait of Frederic Auguste Bartholdi's mother?
In a way, yes. The Statue's face is indeed modelled after Charlotte Beysser Bartholdi.
Were the Statue of Liberty and Eiffel Tower made by the same person?
The Statue of Liberty was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi with help from Gustave Eiffel.
The Eiffel Tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel.
