Historical Photos That Offer a Unique Perspective on the Past

Certain structures become so ingrained in our mental image of a place that it’s challenging to envision the locale without them. For example, can you imagine New York without the Statue of Liberty?

This image offers a unique historical perspective of the statue during its construction phase, showcasing the significant labor invested in creating this iconic symbol. At the time of this photograph in 1884, the Statue of Liberty was still situated in Paris.