Some facts regarding the Statue of Liberty
Height
Base to
Torch = 151ft. 1 in
Foundation to Torch = 305 ft. 1 in.
Head to Foot = 111 ft. 1 in.
Steps
Inside Statue (Base to Torch) = 171 steps
Inside Pedastal = 167 steps
Weight
Weight of copper = 100 tons
Weight of steel = 125 tons
Cost
Initial cost to build the Statue = $400, 000
Intial cost of Pedastal = $270,000
Symbolism
The seven rays on the crown are symbolic of the 7 seas and the 7 continents
The broken shackles at the feet of the statue are symbolic of the freedom from oppression