Restoring the Statue of Liberty

Restoring the Statue of Liberty

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The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of welcome in New York Harbor, was designed by Frederick Auguste Bartoldi and engineered by Maurice Kotchland. Originally constructed with a copper exterior and iron framework, it underwent significant restoration in 1984 due to corrosion. The restoration involved replacing iron with steel and cleaning the copper. The statue reopened in 1986 for its centennial, with engineers confident in its structural integrity for another century.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the scaffolding used during the restoration?

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When was the Statue of Liberty scheduled to reopen after restoration?

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