How long will it take to build the Statue of Liberty?

How Many Years Did it Take to Build the Statue of Liberty, and When Was it Finished? It took nine years to build the Statue of Liberty in France, with construction ending in 1885.

How much is the Statue of Liberty worth 2021?

With 31 tons of copper and 125 tons of steel, the scrap value of the Statue of Liberty comes in at $227,610, far below two of the most expensive statues in the world. But that's what happens when you use millions worth of gold and bronze.

How old is the Statue of Liberty 2021?

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Statue of Liberty turns 135 years old Thursday. The statue was dedicated back on October 28, 1886. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France.

Why did it take the Statue of Liberty 20 years?

In the 20 years it took between the conception and the statue's dedication in 1886, as part of the effort to re-unify the country after the Civil War, the statue grew to take on the centennial symbolism and broader meaning it has today.

How much would it cost to build the Statue of Liberty today?

Total Cost of the Statue of Liberty: At Least $109.65 Million. When you add up the costs to build the statue and pedestal, refurbish them in the '80s and create a separate museum in 2019, the total comes out to nearly $110 million.

Who Built Lady Liberty?

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi Statue of Liberty National Monument/Artists French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi supported de Laboulaye's idea and in 1870 began designing the statue of "Liberty Enlightening the World." While Bartholdi was designing the Statue, he also took a trip to the United States in 1871.

Has anyone jumped off the Statue of Liberty?

In May of 1929, a young man tragically plunged more than 200 feet to his death from the top of the Statue of Liberty, landing on the pedestal. It was the first suicide on record at the monument. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be the last. In June of 1997, a 30-year-old man jumped from 80 feet to his death.

Where are the 3 Statues of Liberty located?

You can find replicas of the Statue of Liberty all around France including a 12-metre high version in Colmar, a terracotta replica in Lyon, and one in Bordeaux that was seized by Nazis in World War Two (and replaced many years later). That's it!

Why is the balcony of the Statue of Liberty closed?

Contrary to popular belief, it's not closed off because of structural damage caused by years of wear and tear — it's thanks to an act of sabotage by Germany on July 30, 1916, during World War I, according to the National Park Service (NPS).