The Creation of the Statue of Liberty Flashcards
On what day was the Statue of Liberty unveiled in New York City?
October 28 1886
Who designed the Statue of Liberty?
Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi
What metals are the Statue of Liberty made of?
Copper and iron
How tall is the Statue of Liberty from pedestal base to torch tip?
305 ft 6 inches (93.12m)
In what year was construction began on the Statue of Liberty?
1876
Which part of the Statue of Liberty was first constructed?
The right arm (the one that holds the torch)
Where was the partial Statue of Liberty first shown?
Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia
Where did the Statue of Liberty’s right arm live for six years after initially being displayed?
Madison Square Park, Manhattan.
Which part was completed second?
Head and shoulders
When where the head and shoulders first displayed?
1878
Where was the bust first displayed?
Paris International Exposition
In what year was the statue first assembled?
1881
Where was the statue first assembled?
A public park in Paris
Which engineer was responsible for assembling the statue in Paris?
Gustav Eiffel
What nickname did the Statue of Liberty gain in Paris?
Lady of the Park
