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The Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, was a gift to the US from France to commemorate the centennial of the Declaration of Independence. The statue, a gesture of friendship and a symbol of freedom, is visited by millions each year, but many forget that “Lady Liberty” also served as a functioning lighthouse from 1886 to 1902. Designed by French sculptor F.A. Bartholdi, the statue depicts a woman with an uplifted arm holding a torch. Who served as Bartholdi's model?