The tower of controversy

Did you know the Eiffel Tower caused a tremendous controversy?
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clipped from www.tour-eiffel.fr Various pamphlets and articles were published throughout the year of 1886, then on February 14 1887, with the construction work barely begun, there appeared the Artists' Protest. - The Eiffel Tower documents - Gustave Eiffel Metal construction in the 19th century The Tower conception and design Construction of the Eiffel Tower The Tower stirs debate & controversy Painting the Eiffel Tower The Tower as a laboratory The Tower as a Radio Broadcaster Illuminating the Eiffel Tower Renovation of the Tower The 72 scientists The Eiffel Tower and artists Exhibitions of the Eiffel Tower Books, Films, CD-Roms