Supporters
In 1883, The Statue of Liberty had been completed by sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. It was ready to ship to America, but a site and pedestal for the statue had still not been accounted for. It was up to the people of America to secure a home for this colossal gift. Fundraising efforts were failing and the campaign to bring Lady Liberty to New York seemed to be at its darkest hour. Just then Joseph Pulitzer, owner and editor of the “New York World” newspaper, introduced to all of his readers the new “Pedestal Fund”. He announced that any individual who made a financial contribution of any amount would have their name printed in his newspaper. It caught on. Pennie, nickels, dimes, and dollars began to roll in to the fund. By October 28,1886, the veil was lifted on Lady Liberty as she stood proudly on her new pedestal made possible by the seemingly insignificant donations of the people.
Now, in keeping with this spirit, we at the City Reliquary must turn to you. We remind you as Joseph Pulitzer did, that NO DONATION IS TOO INSIGNIFICANT. And in return, we will gladly post your name here among our list of loyal supporters who truly help to keep the doors of our museum open, “for-the-people, not-for-profit!”
Corporate:
- Brooklyn Borough President, Marty Markowitz
- Brooklyn Arts Council
- Brooklyn Brewery
- Knitting Factory
- Lodge Restaurant
- Saltie Bakery
- Italo Scanga Foundation
- The Levys’ Unique New York!
Individuals:
Become a member, then check back here to see your name among our loyal supporters!
- Kelly Anderson
- Andrew Beccone
- Zach Berman
- Michael Brady
- Laura Braslow
- Lise Brenner
- Jennifer Burlenski
- Carole Teller
- Toby Carroll
- Chester & Irene Herman
- Sarah Chinn
- Brian Cohen
- James Cropcho
- Scott Deitche
- Sarah Detweiler
- Hally Erickson
- LuLu LoLo
- Zehava Fishman
- Dave Herman
- Ethelynn Intatano
- Barbara Iverson
- James Mulry
- Gary Kaplan
- Jesse Karlsberg
- Emily Krill
- Rebecca Krucoff
- Leckert
- Paul Lukas
- Martina Batan
- Katelyn Mikuliak
- Kathryn Milford
- Naomi and Brent Williams
- Sarah Niersback
- Martin Olson
- Karen Onishi
- Rita Powere
- Celeste Roberge
- Rich Rossmassler
- Bill Scanga
- Patrick Schnell
- William Sherman
- Suzanne Pred Bass
- Frampton Tolbert
- Tony Disante
- Jonathan Truer
- Caitlin Van Dusen
- Alison Wade
- Josh Weihnacht
- Arlene Witt
- Alicia Wolfe
- Alison Wade