Statue of Liberty Club
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Front and center of this image is a paper maché Liberty Mask of the flags of the World done by artist and club member, Liberty George. This display can be seen at the new Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island.
Nice view of Miss Liberty!
Viewfinder: Memorial Day Aerial Shows Over the Statue of Liberty
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Aerobatic pilots Sean D. Tucker and Jessy Panzer of Team Oracle fly down the Hudson River past the Statue of Liberty on May 22nd, 2019.Monumental event on Liberty Island! New museum opens.
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Get a tour of the inside of the new Statue of Liberty Museum
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The new Statue of Liberty Museum will open to the public Thursday. We got an early lookLong-time Statue of Liberty Club member, Peter B., passes. He was THE official photographer of the Statue of Liberty restoration. Peter B’s liberty images were featured on stamps and magazines around the world. He became famous for his heart-dropping height photography on dozens of structures.
Peter B. Kaplan, 79, Daredevil Photographer From on High, Dies
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He overcame his fear of heights to capture unique views, from the Statue of Liberty ‘s torch and the antennas of the Empire State and World Trade Center.National Park Service
Crown Tickets
Make a resolution today for the coming New Year and visit Lady Liberty. Act quickly to secure a Crown reservation for mid to late January: www.statuecruises.com
[Image Description: The Statue of Liberty and island are in silhouette shortly after a winter sunset. The orange muted sky is streaked with clouds.]
![Crown Tickets
Make a resolution today for the coming New Year and visit Lady Liberty. Act quickly to secure a Crown reservation for mid to late January: www.statuecruises.com
[Image Description: The Statue of Liberty and island are in silhouette shortly after a winter sunset. The orange muted sky is streaked with clouds.]](https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p180x540/76784575_2867651243266673_8324173255652933632_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ohc=iy3izoTaBnwAQnVtfegwpOQFTOmsCbPk4z8A1VrOstDeyfKXbxzZcmllw&_nc_ht=scontent.xx&oh=dd871c4aa6c2905efa57a990d16a5a47&oe=5E6B79FA)
Today in History
December 6, 1881 Richard Morris Hunt is commissioned by the American Committee to design a pedestal for the Statue of Liberty. His vision resulted in the granite tower 87 feet (27.4 meters). For his work, Hunt received a sum of 1,000 dollars which he donated to the American Committee to help fund the Statue. Hunt was the first American to attend the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Learn more here: www.nps.gov/stli/learn/historyculture/richard-morris-hunt.htm
[Image Description: The northern and western exposures of the granite pedestal of the statue of liberty are in view. A balcony in located near the top. Beneath the balcony is a colonnade. Ten large raised discs on each side are located toward the bottom portion of the structure.]
![Today in History
December 6, 1881 Richard Morris Hunt is commissioned by the American Committee to design a pedestal for the Statue of Liberty. His vision resulted in the granite tower 87 feet (27.4 meters). For his work, Hunt received a sum of 1,000 dollars which he donated to the American Committee to help fund the Statue. Hunt was the first American to attend the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Learn more here: https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/historyculture/richard-morris-hunt.htm
[Image Description: The northern and western exposures of the granite pedestal of the statue of liberty are in view. A balcony in located near the top. Beneath the balcony is a colonnade. Ten large raised discs on each side are located toward the bottom portion of the structure.]](https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p180x540/75308433_2851576861540778_8899966746132217856_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ohc=Rcu0gJKi4xoAQnES0AE8IW4paHPM9to96xELy25ul_l1tBHZXMQYfX0UQ&_nc_ht=scontent.xx&oh=5ec86ded3a240bcb833b0385ed9aead4&oe=5E6A7321)
Learn more about the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Richard Morris Hunt's design for the pedestal for the Statue by seeing the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) photos and drawings in The Library of Congress at www.loc.gov/pictures/item/ny1251/
The Gift of Parks: Ensuring Liberty's Legacy
The Statue of Liberty Museum was built by friends from across the United States and around the world. These generous individuals have contributed $18.86 or more to the construction of the new museum, and we are honored to recognize each one as a Founder through the Founders Registry and Founders Star in the museum. We thank both our individual and corporate donors for their contributions and are grateful that the Statue of Liberty Museum will educate and connect future generations of visitors with a gift of friendship, the sculptor called "Liberty Enlightening the World."
Snow was falling at Liberty Island today. Visibility was limited, but the Lady still strikes a majestic pose atop the pedestal. Plan a winter getaway: www.nps.gov/stli
[Video Description: Northwesterly wind blown snow streaks in front of the Statue of Liberty.]
Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation
Bing Crosby introduced the song "White Christmas" on his NBC radio show on Christmas Day 1941, and the rest is history! Did you know this popular holiday song was written by an Ellis Island immigrant? Russian-born Irving Berlin arrived in America as Israel Beilin, age 5, in 1893 and is shown on line 52 of the manifest for the Rhynland bit.ly/1I9uTYV. Irving Berlin’s and your ancestor’s arrival manifests are now offered at 25% off with free shipping (U.S. only) on LibertyEllisFoundation.org by using Promo Code 10062125. Purchase by December 15 for free delivery by Christmas or Hanukkah.
We remember those who sacrificed all seventy-eight years ago at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. We are forever grateful to the World War II veterans and the families of those who served. This is an archival photo, circa 1920s, of the USS Arizona sailing by the Statue of Liberty. Pacific Historic Parks - USS Arizona Memorial
For #FeelGoodFriday, we’re celebrating the Wall of Honor, which never fails to impress! Over the years, thousands of Americans have inscribed the names of their immigrant relatives on The American Immigrant Wall of Honor. This tribute to over 775,000 people has become one of the most popular exhibits at Ellis Island, as generation after generation stops by the Wall of Honor to see their family’s name. New names are being accepted through the end of the year bit.ly/2QiioGc.
Louise of Indianapolis is among the top collectors of our annual Statue of Liberty ornaments. She displays them from her dining room chandelier (shown here). Louise has a tradition of giving our annual ornaments to each of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We appreciate her continued support of the Foundation and Lady Liberty! Learn more about our exclusive 2019 Statue of Liberty collectible ornaments here bit.ly/2CY5bdI. #ThankfulThursday
Statue of Liberty Gift Store
First there was the hotdog, then came the hamburger and now, for the third year in a row, comes the immigration and history of the pizza! Another successful and delicious summit completed! Thank you National Park Service for your support! 🗽
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