Is she or isn't she?

When you think of lighthouses, the Statue of Liberty (or as I call her "the lady") may not be one that is on your list.  However, in her early years (think the 1800s) "the lady" was officially a lighthouse.  Mike disagrees with me and doesn't think she should be considered a lighthouse, but since several sources verify this fact I am going to share some pictures of her. 

Mike and I went to New York City for my birthday in 2008.  We went to many places including Ellis Island, the top of the Empire State building, a Knicks game (we saw LeBron!) and Central Park.  On March 5, 2008 we went to the Statue of Liberty.  Here are a few shots of "the lady" in all her glory. 

                                                  

We even climbed to the observation level!  Unfortunately, you are no longer allowed to climb up to the crown. 

This might have even been the first lighthouse that we climbed, depending on your opinion of the Statue of Liberty's status as a lighthouse.  If you don't think that she is, then we didn't climb our first lighthouse until much later.  Whether or not you think that she is a lighthouse, the Statue of Liberty is a symbol that is recognized by most people.  She has guided people to "freedom" and is still an amazing National Monument. 

Do you consider the Statue of Liberty a lighthouse?

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