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The Statue of Liberty: History and Specifications of Its Iconic Pedestal

The Statue of Liberty's pedestal, laid on August 5, 1884, is a remarkable structure built with 27,000 tons of granite and lime sourced from Leete's Island, Connecticut, and Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, NY. With a foundation extending 53 feet deep and concrete walls between eight to nineteen feet thick, it supports Bartholdi's design. The statue stands at 305 feet from its base to the torch, symbolizing America's independence with an inscription "July 4, 1776." The pedestal and statue together represent freedom and hope, welcoming millions to the shores of the United States.

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The Statue of Liberty: History and Specifications of Its Iconic Pedestal

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  1. Date the cornerstone was laid on Bedloe's Island:         5 August 1884 Source of Granite for the Pedestal: Leete's Island, ConnecticutSource of Lime for Cement for the Pedestal - Widow Jane Mine    688 Route 213, Rosendale, NY 12472, (845) 658-9900. Tours Available.    Also on the web at: The Centuryhouse Historical Society

  2. Largest 19th century Concrete Structure in the US -     Statue of Liberty Pedestal    27,000 tons, 13,300 cubic yards.     Below grade: 53 feet deep, 91 feet square at the bottom, 65 feet square at     the level of the original Fort Wood.     The pedestal above grade is constructed of concrete walls from eight to     nineteen feet in thickness that continue the battered line of the     truncated pyramidal foundation, tapering from 65 feet square at     grade to 43 feet at the foot of the statue with a central     opening 27 feet square. Date of Final Assembly of statue & pedestal: 1886

  3. Wind speed at which Statue sways 3 inches (7.62 cm): 50 mphTorch sway in 50 mph wind: 5 inches (12.7 cm). Number of windows in the crown: 25 Number of spikes in the crown: Seven rays of the diadem         (7 oceans of the World) Hand with which Statue holds tablet: LeftInscription on tablet: "July 4, 1776" (in Roman numerals)Day of America's Independence from Britain: July 4, 1776Height from base to torch (Bartholdi's design): 151' 1" (46.50m)Height from base to torch (1984 Survey): 152' 2" (46.84m)Foundation of pedestal to torch (Bartholdi's design): 305' 1" (92.99m)Foundation of pedestal to torch (1984 Survey): 306' 8" (93.47m)Heel to top of head: 111' 1" (33.86m)Length of hand: 16' 5" (5.00m) Wind speed at which Statue sways 3 inches (7.62 cm): 50 mphTorch sway in 50 mph wind: 5 inches (12.7 cm). Number of windows in the crown: 25 Number of spikes in the crown: Seven rays of the diadem         (7 oceans of the World) Hand with which Statue holds tablet: LeftInscription on tablet: "July 4, 1776" (in Roman numerals)Day of America's Independence from Britain: July 4, 1776Height from base to torch (Bartholdi's design): 151' 1" (46.50m)Height from base to torch (1984 Survey): 152' 2" (46.84m)Foundation of pedestal to torch (Bartholdi's design): 305' 1" (92.99m)Foundation of pedestal to torch (1984 Survey): 306' 8" (93.47m)Heel to top of head: 111' 1" (33.86m)Length of hand: 16' 5" (5.00m) Wind speed at which Statue sways 3 inches (7.62 cm): 50 mphTorch sway in 50 mph wind: 5 inches (12.7 cm). Number of windows in the crown: 25 Number of spikes in the crown: Seven rays of the diadem         (7 oceans of the World) Hand with which Statue holds tablet: LeftInscription on tablet: "July 4, 1776" (in Roman numerals)Day of America's Independence from Britain: July 4, 1776Height from base to torch (Bartholdi's design): 151' 1" (46.50m)Height from base to torch (1984 Survey): 152' 2" (46.84m)Foundation of pedestal to torch (Bartholdi's design): 305' 1" (92.99m)Foundation of pedestal to torch (1984 Survey): 306' 8" (93.47m)Heel to top of head: 111' 1" (33.86m)Length of hand: 16' 5" (5.00m)

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