LIBERTY-ELLIS ISLAND FOUNDATION

The Statue of Liberty started as a romantic idea and became the most monumental gift in American history. Today, it stands as a singular symbol of hope and spirit... The Statue of Liberty Museum™ represented a unique opportunity for The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation to extend its legacy of environmental and cultural stewardship. Liberty Island is not only an important ecological site in the center of New York Harbor, but also embodies the combined aspirations of local, state, and federal government. Through initiatives such as New York City's OneNYC plan, these entities are beginning to seriously address issues of sustainability in the built environment. The Statue of Liberty Museum™ responded by acting as a paradigm of sustainable design. Our approach to sustainability was driven by three core concepts: building resource use conservation, ecological stewardship, and public commitments... Just as the dedication of people who believed in the ideals of liberty helped to..

Also known as: Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.

Primary location: New York United States