Liberty Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The New Colossus
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
1. The New Colossus Marker
The Statue of Liberty was the first statue designed by Bartholdi to be completed. Earlier, in the 1850s, while traveling in Egypt, the Nubia and Ethiopia, he designed an immense lighthouse for the opening of the Suez Canal in Egypt, but the design was not accepted.
After the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in 1886, Bartholdi also completed a thirty-six foot high sculpture of a lion in Belfort, France. This sculpture commemorates the defense of the town of Belfort, during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871).
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 40° 41.385′ N, 74° 2.782′ 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bartholdi (here, next to this marker); New York Sculptures (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”
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More about this marker. Pictures of Bartholdi’s works, the Statue of Liberty and the Lion of Belfort, appear on the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
2. Marker on Liberty Island
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
3. Statue of Liberty
Frederic Bartholdi's creation, Liberty Enlightening the World, is located near the New Colossus marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 6, 2012
4. Enterprise Passes Liberty Island
The Statue of Liberty is seen here from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ as the Space Shuttle Enterprise (seen at right) is transported to the Hudson River.
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 493 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on June 7, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
