Effel Tower

How much does the Eiffel Tower weigh? How much does the paint on the structure weigh?

10,100 tons; 60 tons

Approximately how many workers worked on the Eiffel Tower?

130

How many independent parts were assembled at the construction site and how many rivets were used to connect the various pieces for the Eiffel Tower?

18,000 parts; 2,500,000 rivets

When did Construction begin for the Eiffel Tower?

1887

What year was the Eiffel Tower completed?

1889

How long did construction of the Eiffel Tower take?

2 years, 2 months, 5 days

What structure took the title of world's tallest building from the Eiffel tower and how tall was it? Also, how many years did the Eiffel Tower hold the title of the world's tallest structure?

Chrysler Building; 1047ft; 40 years

How often is the Eiffel Tower repainted?

Every 7 year

How was the Eiffel Tower used during World War II?

It was used for communication

What about the Eiffel Tower changed in 1909 and how did it change?

The lighting; went from gas lighting to spotlight lighting

How tall was the Eiffel Tower and what structure was taller than if at the time of its completion?

There was not a structure taller than the Eiffel Tower at the time of its completion

What is special about the orientation of the base pillars (columns) of the Eiffel Tower?

They are oriented in compass directions (north, south, etc.)

What is unique about the Eiffel Tower's elevators?

They travel along a curved path

The Eiffel Tower is Paris's tallest structure.

True