Eiffel Tower was the world's tallest building from 1889 to 1930. General information Location Paris , France Coordinates 48°51′30″N 2°17′40″E / 48.8583°N 2.2945°E Coordinates : 48°51′30″N 2°17′40″E / 48.8583°N 2.2945°E Status Complete Constructed 1887–1889 Opening March 31, 1889 Use Observation tower, Radio broadcasting tower Height Antenna or spire 324.00 m (1,063 ft) Roof 300.65 m (986 ft) Top floor 273.00 m (896 ft) Technical details Floor count 3 Elevators 7 Companies involved Architect(s) Stephen Sauvestre Structural engineer Maurice Koechlin , Émile Nouguier Contractor Gustave Eiffel & Cie Owner City of Paris, France (100%) Management Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE)
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