"The Torch"

The Statue of Liberty served as a lighthouse for a period of 16 years from 1886 to 1902, under the jurisdiction of the US Lighthouse Board. This is the original torch. Good idea, but it leaked water into the interior of the Statue causing corrosion and was replaced with the new torch clad in 24K gold when the Statue was refurbished for it's 100th anniversary.

 

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