The iron and steel interior of Lady Liberty works together to hold her over 300 feet above New York harbor more than 100 years after construction. NOVA is available to stream on pbs.org and the free ...

Workmen constructing the Statue of Liberty in Bartholdi’s Parisian warehouse workshop; first model; left hand; and quarter-size head. Winter 1882. Photo via Library of Congress. An emblem of New York ...

The Statue of Liberty in New York City, New York is one of the world's most iconic landmarks and most popular tourist attractions, but over a hundred years ago, it actually used to be a lighthouse.

The Department of Interior said in a statement that both Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty will remain open.

The iron and steel interior of Lady Liberty works together to hold her over 300 feet above New York harbor more than 100 years after construction.