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Statue of Liberty Panoramas - Upper Levels

Statue of Liberty Lower Balcony

The copper folds of the Statue’s gown and the supporting armature bars are visible while climbing the interior stair. The Statue was sculpted using the repoussé technique, in which workmen shaped the copper on a wood mold by hammering it into relief from the reverse side.

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Statue of Liberty Upper Balcony

The iron armature supports were fastened to the approximately 300 copper sheets forming the Statue. During the 1984-86 restoration damaged armatures were replicated in stainless steel and replaced using the original techniques.

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Statue of Liberty Crown Access (Face)

The inside of the Statue of Liberty’s lips and nose are visible in this view, also visible to the side of the stairs is the restricted access area for the arm and torch access ladder.

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Statue of Liberty Crown

The viewing platform in the Statue’s crown is lined with small windows. The pattern of her hair is clearly visible along the ceiling above.

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Part of a series of articles titled Statue of Liberty Panoramic Tour.

Last updated: July 13, 2023