Eiffel Tower construction. Initial stages of the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, showing the first level and the start of construct

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Eiffel Tower construction. Initial stages of the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, showing the first level and the start of construction on the second level. This wrought iron tower, 324 metres tall, was built from 1887 as the entrance arch for the Universal Exposition (World Fair) of 1889. At the time, it was the tallest structure in the world. This stage of the construction is from 15 May 1888, with a central support structure still present (later removed). The tower is named after its designer the French engineer Gustave Eiffel. This albumen silver print is from a photograph by Louis-Emile Durandelle (1839-1917).

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