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]

Building the Eiffel Tower

July 1887

Building the Eiffel Tower

December 1887

Building the Eiffel Tower

March 1888

Building the Eiffel Tower

May 1888

Building the Eiffel Tower

August 1888

 

Building the Eiffel Tower

December 1888

Building the Eiffel Tower

March 1889

Building the Eiffel Tower

April 1889

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