The dedication was scheduled for October 28. Liberty Enlightening the World was a huge success from the start. To this day, it is one of the most photographed monuments. Shipping The arrival of the French frigate Isere in New York Harbor, viewed from Bedloe's Island, June 19, 1885. Falk, proof on albumenized paper. © Musée des arts et métiers - S. Pelly previouspages 1 - 2 - 3 - 4next   Erecting The final assembly of the metal structure on the pedestal, 1886. Anonymous, proof on albumenized paper. © Musée des arts et métiers - S. Pelly