After a year long, $30 million interior makeover, Lady Liberty is ready for her closeup as she reopens to the public today.
The mostly federally funded renovation to the 126-year-old Statue of Liberty includes fire-safety and ventilation improvements, better bathrooms, a third elevator and a remodeled staircase with 39 extra steps to make it easier to climb from pedestal to crown.
And, for the first time ever, there is wheelchair access to the top of the pedestal.
With the structural improvements, 26,000 more visitors will be able to visit the crown every year. Previously, only 240 people per day could visit; now 315 can.
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Statue of Liberty reopens today after $30 million interior renovation - NYPOST.com
The mostly federally funded renovation to the 126-year-old Statue of Liberty includes fire-safety and ventilation improvements, better bathrooms, a third elevator and a remodeled staircase with 39 extra steps to make it easier to climb from pedestal to crown.
And, for the first time ever, there is wheelchair access to the top of the pedestal.
With the structural improvements, 26,000 more visitors will be able to visit the crown every year. Previously, only 240 people per day could visit; now 315 can.
more
Statue of Liberty reopens today after $30 million interior renovation - NYPOST.com