The Statue of Liberty's torch was not originally gold
The Statue of Liberty's iconic gold torch is a modern addition; the original 1886 torch was copper, replaced during a 1980s restoration to enhance its radiant beacon.
Despite popular belief, the Statue of Liberty's original torch, unveiled in 1886, was made of the same copper as the rest of the statue. This 151-foot-tall gift from France featured 25 glass windows, allowing light from oil lamps to shine through, symbolizing enlightenment and welcoming immigrants.
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