An Idea Is Born

Plan Approved And Fund Raising Undertaken

• De Laboulaye Heads Franco-American Union

• The American Committee

• Joseph Pulitzer

Construction Of The Pedestal

Completion And Presentation Of The Statue

Transportation And Dedication Of The Statue

Improvements In The Statue Since 1886

• The Lighting System

• The Torch Redesigned

• The Elevator

• Structural Improvements

Bartholdi The Man

French Aid In American Revolution
Basis Of Long International Friendship

Early History Of The Island

Guide To The Statue

The National Monument

How To Reach The Monument

Administration

About Your Visit

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