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Public Opening

Name: Public Opening
Start: 1894-05-14
Location: Blackpool Tower

When: 14 May 1894
Where: Blackpool Tower
Part of: Opening of Blackpool Tower, 1894

Blackpool Tower opened to the public on 14 May 1894, becoming the tallest man-made structure in the British Empire.

The tower was opened to the public on 14 May 1894. At the time of its opening, it was the tallest man-made structure in the British Empire. The commercial success of the attraction justified the investment of nearly £300,000, resulting in a £30,000 profit in 1896.

Sources

Blackpool Tower Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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