A council worker who spent eight years building a 23ft matchstick model of the Eiffel Tower saw his dreams of a Guinness World Record go up in smoke when the bid was rejected on a technicality.

A July 1985 article from the Aspen Daily News told the story of an Eiffel Tower owned by Roger Radke, who ran Creative Rentals, which rented out props and ... The building is now Quest Diagnostics.

U.S. News Insider Tip: For the best photo opportunities of the Eiffel Tower, head to Place du Trocadéro. (Just expect to contend with some crowds!) – Nicola Wood, Senior Editor Designed and ...