The statue was built in France, shipped overseas in crates, and assembled on the completed pedestal on what was then called Bedloe's Island. The statue's completion was marked by …

The Statue of Liberty was constructed in France between 1875 and 1884 under the supervision of sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi, who began drafting designs in 1870.

All about how the Statue of Liberty was born. See inside the statue, learn how it was built, meet the people who designed it, and more.

Started in 1883, the building of the Statue of Liberty's pedestal doesn't end until Spring 1886. The inauguration takes place on October 28th, 1886. A speech is given on the island on this...

In 1876, French artisans and craftsmen began constructing the Statue in France under Bartholdi's direction. The arm holding the torch was completed in 1876 and shown at the Centennial …

Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, just prior to creating his famed Tower, was engaged to design the massive iron pylon and secondary skeletal framework that allows the Statue’s copper skin to …

Jun 6, 2025 · The Statue of Liberty was officially dedicated on October 28, 1886, in a ceremony attended by thousands of enthusiastic spectators. President Grover Cleveland presided over …