Eiffel Tower Rises: Paris Welcomes the World's Tallest Structure
Gustave Eiffel's company erected this iron lattice tower in 1889 as the entrance arch for the World's Fair, instantly claiming the title of the world's tallest man-made structure. Although French artists initially condemned its design, the monument endured to become France's most visited paid attraction and held the height record for over four decades.
March 31, 1889
137 years ago
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