In 1981, de La Tour Eiffel Restaurant atop the Eiffel Tower in Paris needed to be taken down. In 1986, using pieces from that restaurant, a new establishment was opened in New Orleans
When we watch the Olympics this summer, we'll see amazing athletes and historic venues in Paris.But you may be surprised to learn that France's most recognizable monument has ties to the United States, specifically, the Deep South. 'It was an entrepreneur who over 40 years ago got the pieces of the Eiffel Tower and brought it over in a barge and opened up the Eiffel Tower New Orleans , an amazing idea and it has become an iconic building in New Orleans ,' said Tim Williamson.
Opened in 1937, de La Tour Eiffel catered to famous names such as Pablo Picasso and Charlie Chaplin.The restaurant was taken apart, piece by piece, more than 11,000 pieces total, and stored in freighters to be replaced with a smaller, lighter restaurant. According to the New York Times, New Orleans businessmen John Onorio and Chef Daniel Bonnot worked with other local developers to purchase the pieces of the restaurant and rebuild in New Orleans on historic St. Charles Avenue.
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