Liberty Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi
1834 – 1904
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
1. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi Marker
A French sculptor and friend of De Laboulaye, he created the Statue of “Liberty Enlightening the World” and selected its site. Inspired by his first view of New York Harbor, Bartholdi later wrote “The Statue was born for this place which inspired its conception”.
A gift from Ed and Rhona Libov to the city we love.
Philip Rathner – Sculptor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Man-Made Features.
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. Edouard Rene De Laboulaye (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. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi
Sculpture and Marker
Sculpture and Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
3. Markers on Liberty Island
Several markers can be found at this location. The Frederic Auguste Bartholdi marker is seen here on the right.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
4. “Liberty Enlightening the World”
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi's statue is located near his 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 677 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 25, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
