Just in time for Sandy
From the
New York Post:
Statue of Liberty reopens today after $30 million interior renovation
Her beauty isn�t only skin deep.
After a yearlong, $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.
A bit more:
The statue will open today, said superintendent David Luchsinger, but officials say it and Ellis Island could be closed tomorrow and Tuesday because of Hurricane Sandy.
�She�s been here for 126 years. She�ll be here after this one,� Luchsinger said.
Shouldn't be any problem -- Irene last year had higher wind velocity. The concern with Sandy is her overall size (over 500 miles in diameter) which will push a surge ahead of her path. Couple that increased surge with the full-moon higher tide and the main problem will be flooding.
Posted by DaveH at October 28, 2012 1:09 PM