statue of liberty (new york, n.y.)

Panoramas, cross sections, and diagrams provide a detailed portrayal of the construction of the Statue of Liberty, one of the nineteenth century's greatest engineering feats.

Tells the story of the Statue of Liberty, explaining how and why it was created.

Describes the creation of the huge statue given by France to the United States and its erection in New York Harbor as a symbol of liberty.

Describes the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty and its importance as a symbol of freedom.

Describes Bartholdi's conception of the Statue of Liberty, its construction in France, its erection in New York Harbor, and the poem "the New Colossus.".

Presents the history of the Statue of Liberty from its conception to its completion, how it was transported from France to the United States, and other interesting facts.