Record no. MRB-2026-007204

First Man-Made Structure Taller than 2,000 ft

Reference Record – Not Certified

This record is compiled from publicly available sources for reference. It has not been examined or certified by The Book of World Records.

Completed 13 August 1963 at 2,063 ft; it was the world's tallest structure until 1974 and again 1991-2008. Location: Blanchard, North Dakota. Key figure: 2,063 ft (original). Part of the One State One Record (USA) campaign. Reference record compiled from public sources; not certified by The Book of World Records. Source: https://www.grandforksherald.com/newsmd/kvly-tower-still-stands-tall