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Completion of the Tower

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

The tower of St. Nicholas' Church was finished in 1874, reaching a height of 147.3 meters.

The construction of the tower was completed in 1874, resulting in a height of 147.3 meters. This achievement made the church the tallest building in the world, a status it held until 1876.

Sources

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

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