Liberty Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Pedestal
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 1, 2022
1. The Pedestal Marker
The granite pedestal of the Statue was paid for entirely by private funds raised in the United States. It was designed by the eminent American architect, Richard Morris Hunt, and engineered by former Civil War General, Charles P. Stone. Its variety of strong shapes and rich textures makes the pedestal seem less massive as it tapers gracefully upward. Roughly the height of a ten-story building, the tremendous structure rests on a huge concrete foundation that is anchored to surrounding Fort Wood. The concrete foundation was once exposed, but now is enclosed by a museum.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.
Location. 40° 41.338′ N, 74° 2.728′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Liberty Island. Marker is located on the southwest end of Liberty Island, near the ferry docks. 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. Why is the Statue Green? (a few steps from this marker); Copper for the Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Building the Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornerstone of the Statue of Liberty Pedestal
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More about this marker. A photograph of the construction of the pedestal, ca. 1884 appears at the bottom of the marker. It is flanked by portraits of General Charles P. Stone and Richard Morris Hunt.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
2. The Original Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
3. The Pedestal Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
4. The Pedestal Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
5. Statue of Liberty
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 574 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 7, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
