The Statue of Liberty Rehabilitation
This World Heritage Site project is focused on repairing the prominent masonry stone walls and terreplein deck of Fort Wood, the 11-pointed star-shaped granite fort built between 1808 and 1811 that houses the Pedestal on which the Statue of Liberty stands.
The rehabilitation of the stone walls covered approximately 35,000 vertical square feet of historic granite masonry, involving meticulous repair and repointing of deteriorated joints, thorough cleaning and replacement of coping stones, and precision masonry work on delicate Schist Stone elements.
The rehabilitation of the terreplein covered approximately 50,000 horizontal square feet of hardscape surfaces, including 2 masonry stairwells leading to the base of the monument.
- Preservation Planning
- Stone Restoration
- Construction Management
For the People
Precision and care are the major players in this game when repairing a landmark representing freedom and possibility for so many. Every step matters, from loading, unloading, and material selection to the actual placement and masonry restoration, as the outcome must be perfect. To that point, custom-designed scaffolding and ramp systems had to be designed and erected to accomplish goals like providing better access for transporting said materials up and down from the Terreplein Level without compromising the historic walls.
By the people
Allegrone has a strong portfolio of masonry restoration projects for National Historic Landmarks, and that background and experience has prepared us to work on logistically challenging sites like the Island.
Every stone we touched carried history, and our team approached this work with precision and respect.”
Director of Masonry, AllegroneRelated News
Allegrone Companies is proud to celebrate the completion of a 5‑year, two‑phase restoration of the historic masonry stone walls and terreplein deck at Fort Wood—the iconic 11‑pointed granite fort forming the base of the Statue of Liberty. This project reflects our century‑long commitment to preserving historic structures, and contributing to such an iconic landmark has been an honor for our team.
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