Opinion
Lady Liberty gets a makeover — the statue remains, the concept behind her is sold for scrap
At the Statue of Liberty’s dedication on Oct. 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland said something that bears repeating: “We are not here today to bow before the representation of a fierce and war-like ...
For Construction Pros4y
In the Shadow of Lady Liberty
The building height was not allowed to be taller than sea level, for fear of obscuring the view of the Statue of Liberty. It also needed to be iconic, but not overshadow the prized Lady of Liberty.