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November 3, 1887
The Monmouth Inquirer
Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
A new, elaborate sheet copper statue of Justice, 10 feet tall and weighing 175 pounds, replaces the old wooden figure on New York City Hall's tower. Unlike traditional depictions, it is not blindfolded. Cost: $600.
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Improved Plan of "Blind" Goddesses.
New York, Oct. 27.—The new statue of Justice placed upon the tower of the city hall is a beautiful piece of workmanship and is much more elaborate than the wooden figure removed a few weeks ago. It is of sheet copper, with a strongly braced iron framework. Its height is ten feet and its weight but 175 pounds. The figure is a most majestic one. It represents a woman clothed in a long robe with ample folds. Her right hand grasps a sword. Her left is uplifted and from it is suspended a balance. The figure differs from the ordinary statue of Justice in that the eyes are not blindfolded. The cost of the statue was $600.
New York, Oct. 27.—The new statue of Justice placed upon the tower of the city hall is a beautiful piece of workmanship and is much more elaborate than the wooden figure removed a few weeks ago. It is of sheet copper, with a strongly braced iron framework. Its height is ten feet and its weight but 175 pounds. The figure is a most majestic one. It represents a woman clothed in a long robe with ample folds. Her right hand grasps a sword. Her left is uplifted and from it is suspended a balance. The figure differs from the ordinary statue of Justice in that the eyes are not blindfolded. The cost of the statue was $600.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Statue Of Justice
New York City Hall
Copper Statue
Not Blindfolded
Public Installation
Where did it happen?
New York City Hall Tower
Story Details
Location
New York City Hall Tower
Event Date
Oct. 27
Story Details
Installation of a new majestic statue of Justice on the city hall tower, made of sheet copper with iron framework, 10 feet tall, 175 pounds, featuring a robed woman holding a sword and balance, not blindfolded, costing $600, replacing a wooden figure.