Liberty Enlightening the World
"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and dedicated on October 28, 1886. Bartholdi was inspired by the French law professor and politician Édouard René de Laboulaye. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924 by Congress.
The statue is of a robed female figure representing Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, who bears a torch and a tabula ansata (a tablet evoking the law) upon which is inscribed the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. A broken chain lies at her feet, which many believe represent the breaking free from tyranny and servitude. The seven spikes on the crown represent the seven oceans and the seven continents of the world, indicating the universal concept of liberty. The statue is an icon of freedom and of the United States: a welcoming signal to immigrants arriving from around the world.
The Statue of Liberty is made of copper on the exterior and comprised of cast iron and stainless steel for the internal structure. The Statue is 305 feet, 1 inch (about 93m) from the ground to the tip of the flame and 151 feet, 11 inches from the base to the torch. It is the equivalent
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Landmarks • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Statue of Liberty Replicas series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 1886.
Location. 41° 29.953′ N, 81° 41.939′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on West Saint Clair Avenue just west of West 6th Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker and statue are mounted atop a tall masonry pedestal located near the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 623 West Saint Clair Avenue, Cleveland OH 44113, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Warehouse District (within shouting distance of this marker); Architectural Styles & Architects (within shouting distance of this marker); Hardware Industry (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Bingham (about 500 feet away); This Marks the Site of the Weddell House (about 600 feet away); Rockefeller Building
Also see . . .
1. Statue of Liberty. Wikipedia entry:
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 New York's first ticker-tape parade and a dedication ceremony presided over by President Grover Cleveland. (Submitted on July 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Liberty Enlightening the World. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on July 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
