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Lincoln Monument on I-80 to be Restored
Lincoln Monument on I-80 to be Restored
Lincoln Monument on I-80 to be Restored
The 3.5-ton bronze sculpture of Abraham Lincoln overlooking I-80 between Laramie and Cheyenne is set to be removed from its pedestal this morning. The 30-foot granite pedestal will remain behind while the statue of Honest Abe is transported by truck to Eagle Bronze Foundry in Lander for restoration and cleaning...
Rare East Coast Earthquake Damages National Cathedral, Washington Monument [VIDEO]
Rare East Coast Earthquake Damages National Cathedral, Washington Monument [VIDEO]
Rare East Coast Earthquake Damages National Cathedral, Washington Monument [VIDEO]
The 5.8-magnitude earthquake that unnerved millions of people on the East Coast of the United States on Tuesday forced schools in three states to close and damaged several buildings and federal landmarks. At least four aftershocks followed the powerful quake, including a 3.4-magnitude tremblor that hit near the nation’s capital overnight.
Statue of Liberty to Close for a Year-Long Safety Renovation
Statue of Liberty to Close for a Year-Long Safety Renovation
Statue of Liberty to Close for a Year-Long Safety Renovation
US Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced Wednesday that the Statue of Liberty will close on October 28 for a year-long, $27.25 million renovation. The upgrades will make the interior safer and more accessible, he said. Code-compliant stairways will be installed, and electrical and fire suppression systems, elevators and bathrooms will all get an overhaul. The current staircases do not me