I think I read that the Eiffel Tower structure was originally supposed to be covered.
It’s iron work has become “iconic”.
In Prague there is a replica made out of railway parts. Hitler thought it was ugly (and maybe reminded him of France) and he ordered it torn down. It never was. I believe he could see it from the Castle or some other place he’d taken over.
Also the Eiffel Tower was supposed to be dismantled after the Exposition.
“It’s iron work has become “iconic”.”
Yes, I know that that is true but I cannot understand why. Every time I have seen the Eiffel Tower in person and/or in photographs I think, “What a waste of good iron,” of course, aside from the fact that it has become a tourist trap and is now just a glorified antenna and a very ugly antenna, at that.
Also the Eiffel Tower was supposed to be dismantled after the Exposition.