Liberty Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edouard Rene De Laboulaye
(1811 – 1883)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
1. Edouard Rene De Laboulaye Marker
He conceived this monument, showing the love of Liberty shared by France and America. This statue would be a gift from a people to a people. It was intended for the 1876 Centennial, but was delayed until 1886. De Laboulaye never saw his dream realized.
Dedicated by
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Cohen
Philip Rathner – Sculptor
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 40° 41.392′ N, 74° 2.684′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Liberty Island. Marker is located on Liberty Island, near the rear of the Statue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi (here, next to this marker); Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (here, next to this marker); Joseph Pulitzer (here, next to this marker); Emma Lazarus (here, next to this marker); The New Colossus (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornerstone of the Statue of Liberty Pedestal (within shouting distance of this marker); Copper for the Statue of Liberty (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty Island (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
2. Edouard Rene De Laboulaye
Sculpture and Marker
Sculpture and Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
3. Markers on Liberty Island
The Edouard Rene De Laboulaye marker is one of several located next to the Statue of Liberty. It is seen here in the left foreground.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
4. Laboulaye's Lady
The statue conceived by Edouard Rene De Laboulaye is located very near the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,766 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 25, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
