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Pride-Of-France
Created by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World's Fair in Paris.The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England, opened the 1010' high (300 m.) tower.
It was almost torn down in 1909, but was saved because of its antenna - used for telegraphy at that time. Beginning in 1910 it became part of the International Time Service. French radio (since 1918), and French television (since 1957) have also made use of its stature.
It was almost torn down in 1909, but was saved because of its antenna - used for telegraphy at that time. Beginning in 1910 it became part of the International Time Service. French radio (since 1918), and French television (since 1957) have also made use of its stature.
