A collection of photos of the most iconic landmarks looked like while they were still under construction.
Some of the famous structures in this set include The Eiffel Tower, Sydney Opera House, London’s Tower Bridge, Christ The Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, as well as modern buildings Burj Khalifa and One World Trade Center.
1. The Eiffel Tower – 1888
2. Flatiron Building – 1902
3. Sydney Opera House – 1966
4. The Statue of Liberty – 1885
5. Tower Bridge, London – 1892
6. U.S. Capitol Building – 1861