Historedia
Person

Gustave Eiffel

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1887–1889

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Gustave Eiffel, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Construction begins on the Eiffel Tower

    1887

    Role: Engineer and Company Owner

    1. 8 January 1887 · Paris, FranceContract Signing

      A contract for the construction of the tower was signed on 8 January 1887, following debates about its exact location.

    2. 28 January 1887 · Paris, FranceFoundation Work Begins

      Physical construction of the Eiffel Tower's foundations commenced on 28 January 1887, following the signing of the contract earlier that month.

  2. Event of 1889: The Eiffel Tower is inaugurated in Paris. At 300 m (980 ft), its height exceeds

    1887–1889

    Role: Engineer and Builder

    1. 1887-02-14 · ParisArtists Against the Eiffel Tower

      A petition criticizing the tower's aesthetics was published in February 1887.

    2. 1889-03-31 · ParisInauguration of the Eiffel Tower

      Gustave Eiffel led officials to the top of the tower on March 31, 1889, marking its completion.

    3. 1889-05-06 to 1889-10-31 · ParisOpening of the Exposition Universelle

      The 1889 Paris Exposition opened on May 6, featuring the Eiffel Tower as its entrance.

    4. 1889-08-14 to 1889-09-10 · ParisThomas Edison's Visit

      Thomas Edison visited the exposition in August 1889 to demonstrate his improved phonograph.

Sources

  1. Eiffel Tower Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
  2. Gustave Eiffel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16