The assembly of the Eiffel Tower begins – 1887
It was built to be the centerpiece of the 1889 world’s expo and also the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. The 300-meter high tower was erected in just two years, a feat that is still marveled about today. Gustave Eiffel’s design for the tower was chosen from 107 potential entrees and it has long been considered a pinnacle of craftsmanship. Eiffel’s chief engineer came up with the original concept in 1884 and together they developed the plan that the world would come to know as the Eiffel Tower.