The Eiffel tower was built for the 1889 World Fair in Paris, which was the year of the centennial of the French Revolution (1789).
It was twice the height of any other building in the world.
The Eiffel Tower was built in the year 1889 for the World's Fair.
Eiffel tower built by John Marrison, in the year 1984.
Built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle 1889
the Eiffel tower was built for the World Exhibition fair in 1889.
The structure was built between 1887 and 1889. The tower was opened on 6th May 1889.Built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle, the Eiffel Tower is 300 m/984 ft tall. At the time it was built, it was the world's tallest free-standing structure.
The main reason that the Eiffel Tower was built was for the World Exposition in 1889. It was to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the French Revolution.
The Eiffel Tower was built from 1887 until early 1889. Tower was opened on 6th May 1889
It was nearly pulled down in 1789.Incorrect, the Eiffel Tower wasen't even built until 1889. The Tower was almost pulled down in 1909.
The wonders of the English language mean that there are two ways of interpreting your question..... # Did the construction of the Eiffel Tower take place in 1920? # Was the Eiffel Tower already built when 1920 began? The answer to the first is No, the answer to the second is Yes. The building of the Eiffel Tower took place between 1887 and 1889. It was intended to have a 20-year lifespan - but it was spared from demolition, thankfully.
It was completed in 1889, so it'll be 124 this year.
The Eiffel Tower is built from wrought iron (pure iron), however was decided to be steel initially before changing their decision. Belive it or not but the Eiffel tower was also made of leg bone.
The Eiffel tower opened in 1889.