32. The Statue of Liberty Was Always Green
Many assume the Statue of Liberty has always been its iconic green color. In truth, when the statue was unveiled in 1886, its copper exterior shone with a reddish-brown hue. Over the decades, exposure to the elements caused the copper to oxidize, gradually developing the green patina we see today. This transformation took about 20 years. The statue’s color change is a natural chemical process—not an original design choice or a quick transformation.
