Gustave Eiffel Collection

Bird s-eye view of the Eiffel Tower at the time of the opening of the Paris Exposition of 1889. Designed by the French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923)

The Eiffel Tower in the morning fog as seen from the observation deck at the Palais de Chaillot, Paris, France

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4758988 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4759051 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681136 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681170 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

The Eiffel Tower with in the foreground the monument for peace, Champs de Mars built between 1806 and 1836, Paris 75007
TED4681141 The Eiffel Tower with in the foreground the monument for peace, Champs de Mars built between 1806 and 1836, Paris 75007 by Eiffel

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681161 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris
TED4610569 Panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris. by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris.); Photo © Luc Boegly. All rights reserved 2024.

The Iron House Or Casa De Ferro in Maputo, Mozambique. Designed in Europe by Gustave Eiffel
547608 The Iron House Or Casa De Ferro in Maputo, Mozambique. Designed in Europe by Gustave Eiffel (Who Built The Eiffel Tower In Paris), 19th century (photo); Omniphoto/UIG.

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681182 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4758999 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681181 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681172 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Panama scandals : the trial of the administrators in Paris, january-february 1893 : Marius Fontane, Felix Cottu
1761415 Panama scandals : the trial of the administrators in Paris, january-february 1893 : Marius Fontane, Felix Cottu, Gustave Eiffel and Charles de Lesseps

View of the exhibition of 1900 with Eiffel Tower - in "Figaro illustre", 1900 (photograph)
LSE4087441 View of the exhibition of 1900 with Eiffel Tower - in "Figaro illustre", 1900 (photograph); Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva.

The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens in Paris, 75007
TED4681143 The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens in Paris, 75007. by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens in Paris)

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4759003 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4758971 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

Architecture: view of the Eiffel Tower made by architect Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) in Paris
JEB4961569 Architecture: view of the Eiffel Tower made by architect Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) in Paris.; (add.info.: Architecture)

Illustration of Sambourne (1844-1910) in Punch, 1889-6-29 - Eiffel Tower, English language, Foreign press - Eiffel
ICA4937152 Illustration of Sambourne (1844-1910) in Punch, 1889-6-29 - Eiffel Tower, English language, Foreign press - Eiffel; (add.info.: Illustration of Sambourne (1844-1910) in Punch

The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens in Paris, 75007
TED4681152 The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens in Paris, 75007. by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: The Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens in Paris)

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4759047 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4759043 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4758989 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4759010 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

Portrait of Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer
JEB4836148 Portrait of Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer.; (add.info.: Portrait of Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer.); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023.

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4758960 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer c. 1880
1742307 Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer c. 1880; (add.info.: Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer c. 1880); Photo: Tallandier.

Panama scandals : the trial of the administrators in Paris, january-february 1893 : Gustave Eiffel, Felix Cottu
1761414 Panama scandals : the trial of the administrators in Paris, january-february 1893 : Gustave Eiffel, Felix Cottu, Marius Fontane and Charles de Lesseps

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer.(1880)
541112 Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer.(1880).; (add.info.: His most historic and best-known work is the Eiffel Tower built for the Paris Exposition of 1889)

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer c. 1880
1747263 Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer c. 1880; (add.info.: Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer c. 1880); Photo: Tallandier.

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer, c. 1862 (engraving)
1747787 Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer, c. 1862 (engraving); (add.info.: Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French engineer); Photo: Tallandier.

Exposition universelle, Paris 1889. La Plate Forme du 2me Etage de La Tour Eiffel, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
Exposition universelle, Paris 1889. La Plate Forme du 2me Etage de La Tour Eiffel, 1889. Private Collection

Gustave Eiffel and another man on top of the Eiffel Tower, 1889. Creator: Neurdein, Etienne (1832-1918)
Gustave Eiffel and another man on top of the Eiffel Tower, 1889. Private Collection

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), 1891. Creator: Figuier, Louis (1819-1894)
Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), 1891. Private Collection

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), 1889. Creator: Anonymous
Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), 1889. Private Collection

Gustav Eiffel in the form of the Eiffel Tower, Exposition universelle, 1889, 1889. Private Collection

Tour Eiffel, Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Creator: Lepère, Auguste (1849-1918)
Tour Eiffel, Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Private Collection

Embrasement de la Tour Eiffel, Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Creator: Garen, Georges-Felix (1854-?)
Embrasement de la Tour Eiffel, Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Private Collection

Ce que sera la tour Eiffel la grande attraction de Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
Ce que sera la tour Eiffel la grande attraction de Exposition universelle de 1889, 1889. Private Collection

Comment on regarde la tour Eiffel, 06-1889, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
Comment on regarde la tour Eiffel, 06-1889, 1889. Private Collection

Eiffel tower on July 14, 1888, 1888. Creator: Anonymous
Eiffel tower on July 14, 1888, 1888. Private Collection

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) From Revue illustrée, c. 1889. Creator: Anonymous
Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) From Revue illustree, c. 1889. Private Collection

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), c. 1890. Creator: Photo studio Nadar
Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), c. 1890. Private Collection

A security guard sits outside of Saigon Central Post Office at night, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam

Detail of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

The Eiffel Tower in fog, Paris, France

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Gustave Eiffel, the renowned French civil engineer, left an indelible mark on history with his masterpiece - the Eiffel Tower. As the Paris Exposition of 1889 unfolded, a bird's-eye view captured this architectural marvel in all its glory. Rising above the cityscape, it stood tall and proud, symbolizing human ingenuity and technological prowess. In the early morning fog, visitors to the Palais de Chaillot's observation deck were greeted by a mystical sight - the Eiffel Tower emerging from a shroud of mist. Its intricate lattice structure seemed ethereal against the backdrop of Paris waking up to another day. Underneath this iconic landmark lies a bust dedicated to Gustave Eiffel himself. A tribute to his genius and vision that forever changed skylines around the world. This monument serves as a reminder of his lasting legacy. Away from Paris, in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), a security guard sits outside Saigon Central Post Office at night. Little does he know that Gustave Eiffel's influence extends far beyond France; it reaches even into Vietnam where his architectural wonders continue to captivate hearts. The construction of this monumental tower began in 1888 - an ambitious project undertaken by Gustave Eiffel and his team. A photograph from that time showcases their dedication and skill as they meticulously pieced together what would become one of mankind's most recognizable structures. Even caricatures paid homage to Alexandre Gustave Eiffel during those times. In one such cartoon dating back to 1889, he is depicted as a French civil engineer who brought forth this engineering marvel for all to admire. Zooming in on details reveals just how intricate and awe-inspiring every inch of the tower truly is. The lattice work intricately woven together creates patterns that mesmerize both locals and tourists alike. Weather conditions often add an element of mystique to the Eiffel Tower.