Living in the Shadow of Lady Liberty No More Slideshow

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Superintendent David Luchsinger stands outside his now boarded up house on Liberty Island.

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The storm surge flooded 75 percent of the island, displacing several bricks that made up the island's path.

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Repairs have begun with several bricks, but not all, of the bricks replaced.

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A view of the damage from the statue right after the storm.

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The passenger ferry dock was also damaged with boards lifted out of place.

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The ferry is the closest many tourists will come to seeing the Statue of Liberty until sometime next year.

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Water flooded several buildings, including this one where the waterline was right by the red switch.

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Debris from the flooding remains on the fence near the statue.

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The flood lights that illuminate Lady Liberty at night were damaged by the storm, with salt water corroding the wires.

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Railings were also damaged by Sandy.