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On this day in 1889, the Eiffel Tower opens

On this day in 1889, the Eiffel Tower opens

Today marks 127 years since the Eiffel Tower opened on March 31st 1889. Read More On this day in 1889, the Eiffel Tower opens

Posted on 31st March 2016Author Jude BrosnanCategories Mad About MapsTags Cartography, Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection, Eiffel Tower, maps, On this day, Paris, Paris Map, Vintage MapsLeave a comment on On this day in 1889, the Eiffel Tower opens

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