Statue of Liberty Construction
In the amazing photo above, French workers can be seen constructing the Statue of Liberty while in France.
The Statue of Liberty was the brainchild of Edouard de Laboulaye, a French politician, in 1865 as a way to honor the centennial independence of the United States and the friendship of France. Â French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi was tasked with designing the Statue.
The entire Statue, except for the pedestal, was constructed in France. Â Then, the Statue was transported in pieces to the United States via ship. Â After it arrived in the United States, it was reconstructed on Bedloe’s Island, which was renamed Liberty Island in 1956. Â The island was chosen because from that location, the Statue of Liberty would be visible to every ship entering New York Harbor.
Originally, the Statue of Liberty was a dull brown color when it was first built, as the exterior is copper. Â Over time, the copper weathered and a patina formed, giving it the now famous green color.
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