In 2010 I embarked on a mission to find out the truth behind the rumor that Gustaf Eiffel came to San Jose and secretly stole the plans of the San Jose Light Tower to build his Eiffel Tower. As ridiculous as it sounds, often there is an element of truth to good rumors. In fact, you will discover that it was not Eiffel who came to visit San Jose but rather the Baron de Rothschi...