Here's an 1889 photo of him and another man standing near the top of the tower. Source: Tour Eiffel Construction began in January 1887. The design plans called for 18,038 pieces of wrought iron ...

Technically, according to La Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE), the building’s operating company, those wishing to publish a photo need to request permission, pay for rights ...