The Statue of Liberty at 125 Years

The Statue of Liberty Closes for Renovations
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Passing the Torch
In 1938, the statue was closed from May until December for renovations that removed rust from the structure, added reinforced concrete steps to the base and installed copper sheathing to prevent damage from rainwater. As part of the renovation, workers removed spikes from the crown, above.

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