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Liberty Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Symbolism

 
 
Symbolism Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
1. Symbolism Marker
Inscription.
“In all ages, the achievements of man and his aspirations have been represented by symbols” noted an official at the dedication of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor more than 100 years ago. Although unaware at the time of the importance of his words, the speaker proved prophetic.

Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi’s monument took the form of a colossal statue of a woman dressed in classical Roman clothing, symbolizing the Roman goddess of Liberty. She wears a crown of seven rays representing a nimbus or halo. In her left hand she carries a tablet bearing the date July 4, 1776 in Roman numerals to commemorate America’s birth as an independent nation. The torch in her right hand represents liberty enlightening the world. Beneath her feet are severed shackles and chains representing the universal symbol of freedom and the abolition of slavery in the United States.
 
Erected by National Park Service.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.
 
Location. 40° 41.393′ N, 74° 2.789′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Liberty Island. Marker is located on Liberty Island, near the food concession area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Inside the Statue (here, next to this marker); Statue Facts (here, next to this marker); “Mother of Exiles” (a few steps from this marker); Emma Lazarus (a few steps from this marker); “The New Colossus” (a few steps from this marker); Bartholdi (a few steps from this marker); The New Colossus (a few steps from this marker); New York Sculptures (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
More about this marker. Two views of the Statue of Liberty, one being from above the crown, appear on the marker.
 
Symbolism Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
2. Symbolism Marker
Markers on Liberty Island image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
3. Markers on Liberty Island
The Symbolism marker can be seen on the right of the kiosk.
Statue of Liberty image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
4. Statue of Liberty
Several examples of Symbolism mentioned on the marker can be seen here. These include the torch, crown and tablet.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 441 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

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