This is a rather awesome bit of trivia, I think: randomnyc: “In 1876, in an effort to raise funds for its transport and display, the Statue of Liberty was displayed in Madison Square Park. Or rather, just her hand and right forearm with torch. The phantom appendage stood watch over the west side of the park for nearly six years.” - The Bowery Boys

This is a rather awesome bit of trivia, I think:

randomnyc:

“In 1876, in an effort to raise funds for its transport and display, the Statue of Liberty was displayed in Madison Square Park. Or rather, just her hand and right forearm with torch. The phantom appendage stood watch over the west side of the park for nearly six years.” - The Bowery Boys