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Contract Signing
- When
- 8 January 1887
- Where
- Paris, France
A contract for the construction of the tower was signed on 8 January 1887, following debates about its exact location.
Following discussions about the precise site for the tower, a contract was signed on 8 January 1887. This legal agreement preceded the start of foundation work and established the framework for the construction project on the Champ de Mars.
Sources
- Eiffel Tower Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
- Gustave Eiffel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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