The Statue of Liberty’s original torch is getting a new home. Made of copper and gold so that it would shine bright, the first torch took a beating from the weather and was replaced by a replica in ...
An archived version of the photo did not include a date when it was taken, though construction of the statue occurred between 1881 and 1884. Furthermore, a version of the image in question circulating ...
The new Statue of Liberty Museum opening Thursday in New York Harbor boasts a number of treasures: the original torch, which was replaced in the 1980s; an unoxidized (read: not green) copper replica ...
The Statue of Liberty may be one of the most visited sites in New York City (if you’re willing to battle with the tourists), but it too has a long list of secrets and fun facts. Here we explore the ...