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Bird's-eye view of the Eiffel Tower at the time of the opening of the Paris Exposition of 1889. Artist: Unknown

Bird's-eye view of the Eiffel Tower at the time of the opening of the Paris Exposition of 1889. Artist: Unknown

1-157-837 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

Bird's-eye view of the Eiffel Tower at the time of the opening of the Paris Exposition of 1889. Designed by the French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), the Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition staged in Paris in 1889 to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution. Constructed from iron, it was the tallest building in the world until 1930.

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Gustave Eiffel: French: Civil engineer
Medium
  1. Wood engraving
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe France Île-de-France Paris

  1. 48 52 00 N , 002 20 00 E
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History & Politics Historical Events Cultural Events

Locations & Buildings Other

Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2815x3723
File Size : 30,704kb

Aliases

  1. 002591
  1. 002591
  1. 0460001389
  1. 1-157-837
  1. 1157837
  1. 1389
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