126 years to the day since the copper lady was first unveiled in New York City’s harbor, and after a year-long renovation, the Statue Of Liberty is set to receive visitors once again inside her crown.
A ceremony this morning marked the reopening of the statue’s crown and new access to a lower observation deck for the first time to visitors with disabilities.
Highlights of the new rennovations include a new staircase that is not as steep and new elevator for wheelchair access as well as safer exits in case of emergency.
The statue, a gift from France in 1886, stands 305 feet tall if you include the pedestal and base. The copper was hammered by hand in France before being shipped overseas in pieces.
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