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World's Tallest Building Status

When: 1874-1876
Where: St. Nicholas' Church
Part of: Spire of St. Nicholas' Church, Hamburg completed

St. Nicholas' Church held the title of world's tallest building from 1874 to 1876.

Following its completion in 1874, the church became the tallest building in the world. This record stood until the completion of the cathedral of Rouen in 1876, which surpassed its height.

Sources

St. Nicholas Church, Hamburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-18

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