Is there a spike on the torch of the Statue of Liberty?
Presented to America by the people of France in 1886, the statue sits on 12-acre Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It is just over 305 feet tall from the ground to the top of the torch flame. The crown has 25 windows and seven spikes. Spike That Fact!
How was the torch on the Statue of Liberty damaged?
“Every window in the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, on Bedloe’s Island opposite Black Tom, was broken, and the main door, made of iron and weighing almost a ton, was blown off its hinges…” The internal framework of the statue was damaged. The blast wave moved the uplifted torch arm towards the spikes in the crown.
What explosion damaged the Statue of Liberty?
Black Tom explosion
The explosions, which occurred on July 30, 1916, in New York Harbor, killed four people and destroyed some $20,000,000 worth of military goods. This incident, which happened prior to U.S. entry into World War I, also damaged the Statue of Liberty….
| Black Tom explosion | |
|---|---|
| Perpetrators | Imperial German agents |
| Motive | sabotage |
What does the 25 windows in the crown on the Statue of Liberty mean?
There are 25 windows in the crown which symbolize 25 gemstones found on the earth. The seven rays of the Statue’s crown represent the seven seas and continents of the world. The tablet which the Statue holds in her left hand reads (in Roman numerals) “July (IV) 4th, (MDCCLXXVI) 1776.”
What happened to the original torch of the Statue of Liberty?
The Statue of Liberty’s original torch was damaged in an explosion in 1916 and replaced with a replica in 1985. The torch recently secured a permanent home at the brand new Statue of Liberty Museum, which opened to the public in May.
How much does it cost to go in the crown of the Statue of Liberty?
TICKET OPTIONS AND FEES
| Option | Children Under 4 | Senior 62+ |
|---|---|---|
| FERRY FEE: | $0 | $18.00 |
| PEDESTAL ACCESS: * | $0 | $18.30 |
| CROWN ACCESS: ** | Restricted | $18.30 |
| RANGER TOURS: | Free | Free |
Can you walk to the top of the Statue of Liberty?
Once inside the Statue of Liberty, you can explore the museum in the pedestal and then begin the climb to the crown. The climb itself is strenuous – 354 steps, equivalent to 20 stories – and recommended only for people in good physical health.