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Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to design a sculpture in 1876 to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence. The Statue was a joint effort between America and France and it was agreed upon that the American people were to build the pedestal, and the French people were responsible for the Statue and its assembly here in the United States. However, lack of funds was a problem on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. In France, public fees, various forms of entertainment, and a lottery were among the methods used to raise funds. In the United States, benefit theatrical events, art exhibitions, auctions and prize fights assisted in providing needed funds. |
|  | Financing for the pedestal was completed in August 1885, and pedestal construction was finished in April of 1886. The Statue was completed in France in July, 1884 and arrived in New York Harbor in June of 1885 on board the French frigate "Isere" which transported the Statue of Liberty from France to the United States. In transit, the Statue was reduced to 350 individual pieces and packed in 214 crates. The Statue was re-assembled on her new pedestal in four months time. On October 28th 1886, the dedication of the Statue of Liberty took place in front of thousands of spectators. She was a centennial gift ten years late. |
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Mikebb Wed Oct 28, 2009 13:39 UTC
Another informative page on one of America's greatest icons. We took the half circle cruise which stopped a few hundred metres away for us to take photos. | richiecdisc Sat Oct 17, 2009 17:33 UTC
It's a shame about all the security. I went right up the steps to the crown and loved it. Thinking of taking D there in December. Thanks for the very useful tips, Dee. | junecorlett Thu Aug 13, 2009 17:52 UTC
Good stuff here Dee - you are a proud American. | Andrew_W_K Sun Aug 2, 2009 09:30 UTC
You learn something new every day. Never knew Ellis Island & SOL were part of Jersey! How about that? |
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