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Statue of Liberty to be sent to New York May 25
A colossal statue to Liberty Enlightening the World is being loaded for shipment from France to New York. It will rise 151.2 feet on a 91 foot pedestal, weigh 440000 pounds, and is hailed as the largest statue in modern times. Fundraising and miniature bronze models are offered to supporters, with proceeds aiding the base pedestal construction and honoring French and American friendship.
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Isere
London Daily News
Rhodes
Bavaria
Hermann
Rue de Chazelles
Paris
City of
New York
Bedloe’s Island
Gen W . Sherman
Brooklyn Bridge
Trinity Church
United States
Richard Butler
American Committee
Mercer Street