After World War One Attack On The U.S., Statue Of Liberty Torch Remains Closed.
- The arm hand and torch of the Statue Of Liberty as viewed from the underside. File Photo.
Close up of the arm, hand and torch of the Statue Of Liberty as viewed from the underside. File Photo.
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Earlier this month, the crown of The Statue Of Liberty was re-opened to visitors after being closed since the 2001 attack on the World Trade Center [1] but the torch, which has been closed since an attack on the US during World War One will remain closed.
The event that closed public access to the right arm and torch of the Statue of Liberty is mostly overlooked in history classes and at the monument also. [2]
On July 30, 1916, an attack by German saboteurs blew up Europe-bound munitions at a Jersey City, N.J., dock. The explosions were so strong that they popped rivets in the raised arm of the monument across the New York Harbor. [2]
According to the librarian of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, Barry Moreno, “The Army immediately closed the torch down. With the war on in Europe and the sabotage of the Lehigh Valley Railroad munitions dock, the war seemed to be getting closer and closer. The Army was more interested in security.” [2]
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[1] http://aphotographersblog.net/2009/07/02/statue-of-liberty-crown-to-reopen-to-visitors-on-july-4-2009/
[2] http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-5liberty.6939715jul04,0,1112955.story
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Statue Of Liberty Crown To Reopen To Visitors On July 4, 2009.
Close up of the Staue of Liberty photographed from the side showing the book, crown and torch.
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I know I’m a bit late on this story, but at least I made it before the actual opening. Better late than never. From a press release issued by the National Park Service on May 8, 2009 and a pdf document on how to get tickets :“The American public will once again be able to visit the crown of the Statue of Liberty, which was closed after the 9/11 attacks for safety and security reasons. ” [1]
“On July 4th, we are giving America a special gift,” Salazar said. “We are once again inviting the public to celebrate our great nation and the hope and opportunity it symbolizes by climbing to Lady Liberty’s crown for a unique view of New York Harbor, where the forbearers of millions of American families first saw the new world.” [1]
“crown reservations may be made through the Statue Cruises Web site at www.statuecruises.com or by phone at 877- LADY-TIX (877-523-9849). Crown tickets may be reserved up to 1 year in advance.” [2]
Story Related Links:[1] http://home.nps.gov/news/release.htm?id=865
[2] http://www.nps.gov/stli/upload/STLI-FAQs_Crown%20Tickets_Final.pdf
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A Rainy Day In the Columbia Heights Section of Washington DC.
December 19, 2008. 1400 block of Girard Street NW. An apartment building in the Columbia Heights section of Washington DC viewed through a rain covered window.
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My decision to post the above photograph was prompted by the weather this morning. While working one day I looked out the window and decided to photograph what I saw as a gloomy day. Using my perception of “gloomy” to drive my composition, I chose a white balance of fluorescent to give the image a feeling of “the blues”. Since I wanted to communicate a mood instead of the details of the scene, I threw the image out of focus to militate any details that a viewer may get caught up in. During processing in Lightroom, sine I capture in RAW, I had to to reapply the fluorescent white balance setting. I then applied noise reduction and used lens vignetting to darken the corners. EXIF DataSubfile Type: Full-resolution Image
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