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The Eiffel Tower<\/h1>\n
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By Guadalupe Schmidt-Mumm and Noa Sutton<\/p>\n
Colegio Nueva Granada | Bogot\u00e1, Colombia<\/p>\n
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The Eiffel Tower is a tall iron structure in Paris, France<\/strong>, that is loved by tourists and French citizens alike. Since its construction over a century ago, it has become an important destination for sightseeing.<\/p>\n History<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The Eiffel Tower was named after its creator, Gustave Eiffel. As an engineer, he also built bridges, churches, and even the internal metal skeleton that supports New York City’s Statue of Liberty. Eiffel designed his tower for the World\u2019s Fair of 1889, hosted in Paris. Its ambitious height of 330 meters (1,083 feet) made it the tallest human-built structure in the world. Surprisingly, the city originally planned to dismantle it at the end of Eiffel’s 20-year lease.<\/p>\n Controversy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n As it was being constructed, Eiffel received criticism for the tower\u2019s appearance and excessive altitude. Forty prominent artists of the era signed a letter that called it \u201cuseless and monstrous.\u201d<\/p>\n When the tower opened, however, the public flocked to see it. Thousands even climbed to the top level before the elevators were operable. Because of its popularity and masterful, artistic engineering, the landmark became a national icon.<\/p>\n Keeping It Up<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Preserving the monument requires an expensive paint job every seven years. Iron will last indefinitely as long as it\u2019s protected from rusting. Throughout the tower\u2019s lifespan, the same technique has been used of stripping, cleaning, and brushing on new layers of primer and paint by hand. The process can take many months from start to finish.<\/p>\n Forty-one years after the Eiffel Tower made its debut, the Chrysler Building in New York took the title of World\u2019s Tallest Building. However, Eiffel\u2019s masterpiece has kept its top spot in the Paris skyline. It remains a distinct symbol of the city and a source of pride to its residents.<\/p>\n Have a suggestion for this story? We\u2019d love for you to\u00a0submit it<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mathkind.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/France-GMS-2.png” alt=”stilt fisherman in Sri Lanka” title_text=”France GMS 2″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mathkind.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/France-GMS-3.png” alt=”Goats climbing argan trees in Morocco” title_text=”France GMS 3″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Blank” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_css_main_element=”display: none; ” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Blank<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Math Resources” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Extension Question” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n During its construction, the Eiffel Tower was famously attacked as an eyesore. Prominent Parisians called it \u201ca tragic street lamp,\u201d \u201ca hideous column,\u201d and \u201ca gigantic black chimney.\u201d Can you think of a similar situation in your community or school where change has created a backlash? How was the conflict handled? What happened as time passed?<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Explore Further” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Share Your Story” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mathkind.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eiffel-Tower-skyline-800x400-1.png\")
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