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Statue of Liberty — Statue of Liberty History
The Statue of Liberty National Monument officially celebrated her 100th birthday on October 28, 1986. The people of France gave the Statue to the people of the United States over one hundred years ago in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. Over the years, the Statue of Liberty's symbolism has grown to include freedom and democracy as well as this international friendship. Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to design a sculpture with the year 1876 in mind for completion, to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence. The Statue was a joint effort between America and France and it was agreed upon that the American people were to build the pedestal, and the French people were responsible for the Statue and its assembly here in the United States.
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Fee includes same-day admission to the Main Building and The Cloisters museum and gardens. There is no extra charge for entrance to exhibitions.
It has been 365 days since we created this memorial site, and although a difficult undertaking, both emotionally and from a time aspect, we still stand by the belief that it has been the most worthwhile and rewarding professional undertaking we have ever chosen to do. Though it has been six months since the last update, we have monitored the emails, message board and lists consistently. What amazes us to this day is not only how we were able to help you, but you were able to help us, as well as help the many other visitors to this site. Simply by visiting, posting words, thoughts and pictures, this site still accomplishes it's intended goals. Three months ago we sat and reviewed, thinking of this day that has come upon us now. We discussed a redesign of the site, and whether that would have a positive or negative effect on us, as well as the many viewers this site has had.
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Watch the online live stream of this sold-out performance as ABT's renowned dancers bring to life the diverse characters of its 2012 season.
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The Skyscraper Museum
The Skyscraper Museum is devoted to the study of high-rise building, past, present, and future. The Museum explores tall buildings as objects of design, products of technology, sites of construction, investments in real estate, and places of work and residence. This site will look better in a browser that supports web standards , but it is accessible to any browser or Internet device. Located in New York City, the world's first and foremost vertical metropolis, The Skyscraper Museum celebrates the City's rich architectural heritage and examines the historical forces and individuals that have shaped its successive skylines. Through exhibitions, programs and publications, the Museum explores tall buildings as objects of design, products of technology, sites of construction, investments in real estate, and places of work and residence.
"If you must visit an ultra-touristy site, the ESB is the one. The stately deco architecture rivals the nearby Chrysler Building for Best in Class honors and it is, once again, New York's tallest structure. The view from the 86th-floor observation deck is breathtaking
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Step into the Dana Center or Chess and Checkers House for a free, festive afternoon filled with nature-inspired arts and crafts. All ages are welcome. » More Discover the Park's history, ecology and design on these year-round, volunteer-led walking tours sponsored by the Central Park Conservancy. » More Get an insider's view of Central Park at this monthly social hour series for adults. » More
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To paraphrase Yogi, you can observe a lot by looking. I was walking up Broadway after getting a new tour guide license when these painted window signs for Izquierdo & Vila, fabric exporters, manifested themselves at Franklin Street. The elaborate lettering for the word “Fabrics” seems to point the ad toward the 1920s, 30s at [...]
