Today we brought Josh to see the Eiffel Tower! He learn about it in the kid's movie 'Ratatouille'. As usual, too many people lined up in front of the tower. If it's not for Josh, we would not try to get on again. Last time when we were here was on a tour. We have lined up for two hours this time! Josh was excited to chase the pigeons around. Plus, the lollipop store in front of the tower helped a lot! :) Finally when we got to the ticket office, we chose to go up in an elevator. The view was fantastic.
TOWER BASICS:Years Built: 1887-1889 for 1889 Universal Exhibition and Centennial of the French Revolution
Engineers : Maurice Koechlin and Emile NouguierArchitect : Stephen SauvestreContractor : Gustave EiffelOccasion for Construction: 1889 Universal Exhibition Construction Period: 23 January 1887 to March 1889 (2years,2months,5days)Tower inaugurated: March 31, 1889Number of Steel Workers: 300 Number of Workers Killed during Construction: 1Rivets: 2,500,000Steel pieces: 18,038
Height: 300.51 meters (986 feet) ( 15 cm depending on temperature)
1st level - 57 meters
2nd level - 115 meters
3rd level - 276 meters
Height including television antenna: 320.755 meters (1052 feet)
Weight: 7,000 tons (1,000 tons removed during 1990's renovation)
Base: 412 feet square, although also noted as about 2.5 acres
Foundation Pressure: 58.26 to 64 psi (9000 psf)
Paint: 50 tons every 7 yearsPaint
olor: Dark Brown
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