Find general facts and figures, a series of photos, a list of resources, and commentary on the 19th-c. construction.

Read a concise overview of the nineteenth-century structure designed by Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Paris World's Fair.

Read an overview of the structure's history and construction, find out about visiting the monument, and follow a link to the official site.

Learn about the history of the Eiffel Tower and the landmark's contractor and engineer. Details the tower's height, weight, materials, and the number of steps to the top.

Project Galactic Guide presents this humorous article on history of the Paris monument's conception and construction.

Artist presents his color picture of the tower, with details on the construction and notes about visiting. Links lead to a FAQ and more photos.

Article in the Paris Pages narrates the tower's history and relates amusing facts about the structure.

Browse this vast selection of photos depicting the monumental cast-iron tower and its construction for the World's Fair in 1889.

Provides a brief history of the 1889 World's Fair construction commemorating the French Revolution. Find facts and figures.

Official site of Paris' Eiffel Tower offers a chronology, a tour and downloadable QuickTime videos, in French and English.