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Scaffolding the Statue of Liberty Few structures are as instantly recognizable as the Statue of Liberty. Standing in New York Harbor with her torch raised above the water, Lady Liberty has welcomed generations of immigrants, visitors, and ships approaching New York City. From a distance, she looks solid. Up close, the structure is much more complicated. The Statue of Liberty is not a massive solid sculpture. Her famous green exterior is made from relatively thin sheets of copper supported by an …