The Eiffel Tower was built over a period of 2 years between 1887 and 1889. These photos show how it grew over the months and years during construction. It’s hard to imagine Paris before the Eiffel Tower existed isn’t it? [8 photos]

July 1887

December 1887

March 1888

May 1888

August 1888

December 1888

March 1889

April 1889
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