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Eiffel Tower

Built for the 1898 World's Fair, the Eiffel Tower is a steel creation by Gustave Eiffel. It still stands today as a monument to man's abilities, and for almost 50 years was the tallest man-made structure in the world.

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What type of metal is the Eiffel tower made of and if copper how come it hasn't turned green?

The Eiffel tower is made of pig iron. They didn't trust steel as it was a relatively new material at the time the tower was built. It is not made of copper so that's why it hasn't turned green.

What river is the Eiffel Tower next to?

The Eiffel tower is on the left bank of the Seine river in Paris, France.

What James called the Eiffel Tower?

He PROLLY jus' called it da Eiffel Tower. I'd be s'prised if he called it da Statute Of Riberty, or any other monument.

What makes the Eiffel tower strong and stable?

The Eiffel is very stable because Gustave Alexandre Eiffel who built it used many well thought out structural members to support the body and shape of the iron tower!!!

Who were the 20 people who built the Eiffel Tower?

The 20 people that built the Eiffel Tower were 20 men who could build anwho wanted to help.

What geometric shapes are in the Eiffel Tower?

Eiffel Tower contains geometric shapes such as squares and vertical triangles.

What is history of seurat's le tour Eiffel?

It was painted to celebrate the centenary of the French Revolution, and on that occasion was inaugurated one of the engineering work in a very short time he achieved fame at the universal level: the Eiffel tower, 298 meters high and structured entirely of metal.

What machines were used to help build the Eiffel tower?

Steam cranes and derricks, of course, and pile drivers to ram in the foundation piles. q good historical novel has been done on the Wonder Wheel- but not the Eiffel tower.

Who are the People involved in psychology?

People that are involved in psychology are people that like to study a persons mind. The people on the other spectrum are the patients that have a mental disorder.

Does the Eiffel tower have a religious purpose?

No, no, no, no, no. It was a product of the Third Republic, which was very strictly non-religious.

How old is the Eiffel tower in 2009?

130 it was opened in 1889 for the Fair marking the centenary of the Revolution.

How was the Eiffel Tower built and why?

The Eiffel Tower construction started in 1887, and ended in 1888. Although most people think the Eiffel Tower was made of steel, it was actually made out of puddled iron, which is a type of wrought iron melted. The Eiffel Tower was made out of 1808 pieces of puddled iron that were riveted together.

The Eiffel Tower was built for the entrance for the World Exhibition, which was a celebration for the French Revolution. The Tower is now a national momentum of Paris. The many changes include a 160 meter long thermometer attached to the side of the tower, a skating rink on the first floor, a television antenna placed on top of the tower, a meteorology (weather) laboratory at the top of the Tower, and a printing press for a newspaper on the second floor.

What is the Eiffel Tower being used for today?

The Eiffel Tower is a TV Antenna, tourists destination, and sometimes has special functions. There is a restaurant at the top.

How many people visited the Eiffel Tower the first year?

The Eiffel tower opened to the general public on the 15 May 1889. On the first week 28,922 people came up (using the stairs). In the year 1889, 2 million people visited the tower.

The linked wikipedia article offers also a less-detailed English version.

How deep are the Eiffel towers deepest foundations?

The foundations for the Eiffel tower are different for the east and south legs (contained in a 7-meter deep well) and the west and north pillars. The latter being very close to the river Seine, the foundation well had to go 22 meters deep. Details in link below:

Why is the Eiffel tower nickname iron lady?

it has lots of iron and because it was a man who made it he thought it should of been a lady.