2. The Eiffel Tower is the Symbol of Paris. It is affectionately called “The Iron Lady.”
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4. World’s Fair 1889 It was built for World’s Fair and to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution. The tower officially opened May 5, 1889. “ The Iron Lady” was the star attraction with 2 million visitors. It symbolizes ideals of ingenuity, progress, and beauty. It was the tallest structure in the world until 1930.
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8. “ The Iron Lady” Shines for All! 1937 Andr é Grasset created the largest chandelier in the world to hang under the first platform. 1985 352 thousand watt projectors equipped with sodium lamps lighted the tower from inside. May, 1889 Lampposts were used to illuminate the tower. Lampposts – Gas - Incandescent lamps—Neon—Sodium lamps—Electricity 2000 2000 electric beams light the tower to celebrate the new millennium!
9. “ THE GUARDIAN OF PARIS” 1914 “The tower radiotelegraphy center intercepts enemy messages. …[and] the infamous Mata Hari spy is caught.” 1927 “ Lindbergh used the lighted tower to guide him to the end of his daring voyage.” 1940-45 World War II : All the elevator and electrical cables are cut to prevent the Occupational (German) forces from using the tower. 1889-2002 Tourist attraction: The tower is the most famous monument in the world with 6 million visitors a year.
