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Statue of Liberty
Learn some of the facts, figures, and history of
Lady Liberty, from its construction to its
renovation.
http://www.libertystatepark.com/statueof.htm
National Park Service
Statue of Liberty National Monument
http://www.nps.gov/stli/
Links, News, and Information
http://www.endex.com/gf/buildings/liberty/liberty.html
Empire State Building
It's no longer the tallest building in the world,
but it's still a distinctive feature of New York's
skyline and an important part of New York's
history.
http://www.esbnyc.com
Ellis Island
The museum on the island documents the history of
the institution and those that entered the United
States. Ellis Island is important to our nation's
history and to the personal histories of many
Americans.
http://www.ellisisland.org
Brooklyn Bridge
One of the oldest suspension bridges in the United
States. It stretches 5,989 feet over the East
River.
http://www.endex.com/gf/buildings/bbridge/bbridgefacts.htm
Roosevelt Island
Roosevelt Island! The Indians called it "Long
Island" and the first Dutch owners knew it as Hogs
Island - far off farm property in the middle of the
East River.
http://www.correctionhistory.org/rooseveltisland/index.html
South Street Seaport
Americian landmark on Lower Manhattan's historic
waterfront.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Street_Seaport
Governor's Island
172 acre island served as the longest military post
in the United States.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governors_Island
Manhasset Bay Marina
Manhasset Bay Marina is located in a sheltered
harbor just off Long Island Sound and just 35
minutes from Manhattan.
http://www.manhassetbaymarina.com/
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