When the French Had the Statue of Liberty

Vintage photos document the creation of the famous landmark.

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Frédéric Bartholdi designed the Statue of Liberty as a gift to the United States from the people of his native France. These photos capture the construction process, including the display of the statue's head at the Paris World's Fair in 1878, eight years before the official dedication.

[via Inspire First]

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