The Statue of Liberty re-opened its doors to the public on August 3, 2004 after being closed following the tragedy of September 11th, 2001. Recognized around the world as a symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of Liberty is an American icon. The statue was designed as an allegory of liberty by its sculptor, August Bartholdi, standing over 150 feet high from its pedestal on Liberty Island, New York Harbor. This huge technical achievement was built in Paris between 1875 and 1884 and given to America by France to celebrate the new nation?s first centenary of independence in 1876. Presented in a unique fold-out format, this exciting book traces the building of the giant Lady Liberty, with fascinating period photographs directly from the artist?s workshop, putting her immense scale in
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