If you thought this was an early work by artist Jaume Plensa (I wrote about him recently), this photograph is actually much older. The photo is titled “Unpacking the Statue of Liberty in New York, 1885.” The Statue of Liberty was shipped from France to the United States in pieces. It arrived packed in approximately…
This photo shows the right hand of the Statue of Liberty, standing in Madison Square Park, approximately at the current intersection of Broadway and West 26th Street. Bartholdi created the Statue of Liberty in France piece by piece. To convince Americans that the gigantic monument would actually be built and to attract donations, he began…
How many original Statues of Liberty can you find in New York City? The answer is: more than you think! For example, the statue in the photo is called the Original Statue of Liberty, and it’s located on 61st Street on the Upper East Side. It’s cast in bronze from an original plaster model by…
The Liberty Science Center is a case where one of New York City’s most fascinating places isn’t in Manhattan, but rather somewhere off-limits to casual tourists. It’s a massive interactive planetarium where, in addition to stars and planets, you can see real animals, crawl through a tunnel in complete darkness, and even observe a real…
Statue of Liberty in New York is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world and an iconic image of American history. The monument represents democracy and independence — the core values on which the United States was built. Lady Liberty has long served as a guiding beacon for millions of people seeking a…
Visiting New York City isn’t complete without a journey to Ellis Island, the gateway through which more than 12 million immigrants entered the United States. Just a short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan, Ellis Island offers more than breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty — it’s a powerful walk through history. From the grand…
