The Eiffel Tower Was Built As The Entrance To The 1889 World’s Fair
Paris was the host of the World Fair in 1889 and it coincided with the 100th year anniversary of the French Revolution. More than a hundred people submitted proposals for a Champ de Mars monument that would act as the entry point of the World’s Fair. Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel received the honor of constructing the structure his employee Maurice Koechlin planned. It took them two years to assemble the wrought-iron framework before they started the actual construction!
The Eiffel Tower Was Built As The Entrance To The 1889 World’s Fair
It’s Now The Most Recognizable Landmark In World History
When the structure was put on display in 1889, it was considered the tallest building in history at a height of 1,000 feet. It was initially planned to be demolished in 1909, although it ended up being useful during World War I as a radiotelegraph station. It survived World War Two, although Hitler wanted to take it down. The Eiffel Tower is now the most visited monument in the world!
It’s Now The Most Recognizable Landmark In World History
