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1875
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Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi begins sculpting the Statue of Liberty
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1885
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Statue of Liberty transported across the Atlantic to New York
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28 Oct 1886
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Statue of Liberty dedicated by President Grover Cleveland
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1916
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Statue of Liberty's torch converted to electric power
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1956
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Bedloe's Island renamed Liberty Island
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1984
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The Statue of Liberty is added to the World Heritage List by UNESCO.
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1985
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The Statue of Liberty is repaired and restored by American and French workers in preparation for its centennial celebration in July 1986.