45 historical sites that no longer exist
You will never believe how much history we hit with a demolition bullet.
Considering that our existence dates back to 200,000 years, there are millions of buildings,the monumentsand sites that bear a kind of historical significance to the human race. Of course, it would be impossible to preserve all these places, but some of the historical places we have lost will surprise you seriously. That they are demolished intentionally, like theFirst skyscraper in the world In New York, or damaged beyond repair due to natural disasters or human conflicts, it is the historical sites that no longer exist.
1 Pennsylvania Station: New York, New York
Not to be confused with the current Penn Day station, which was built in the 1960s, the original Pennsylvanie station served as a transport hub in Midtown Manhattan from 1910 to 1963. According to theLong Island Sunday pressHe transported at least one billion passengers during his decades of exploitation.
After the Second World War, however, the large and sprawling gas station fell in a state of dissent. The demolition started in 1963, but some parts of the original station can always be found in the newest.
2 The original Globe Theater: London, England
William Shakespeare itself possessed a share of the original Globe Theater, which opened its doors to the public in 1599. The theater burned in 1613, was rebuilt, then closed for good in 1642. But after a part of the original foundation was rediscovered in 1989 , the construction started on a modern reconstruction of the theater 750 feet from the original structure, according to theShakespeare Resource Center. The new "Shakespeare Globe" was completed in 1996.
3 Midway Gardens: Chicago, Illinois
Opened in 1914 in the Hyde Park district of Chicago, Midway Gardens was an indoor and outdoor entertainment establishment designed byFrank Lloyd Wright. The arena has welcomed memorable performance and events developed in its virgin gardens and interior spaces, according to theFRANK LLOYD WRIGHT FOUNDATION. Unfortunately, the collapse of the stock market in 1929 resulted in the collapse of the Midway Gardens; His tickets once affordable have become luxury a few at the time could afford.
4 Nanjing Porcelain Tower: Nanjing, China
The Nanjing porcelain tower was built at the Ming Dynasty in 1412 and was standing as a phase of power on the southern shore of the qinhuai river in Nanjing, China. About nine high stories, the tower was at some point, one of China's highest buildings. Because of its elegant size and design, it has sometimes been charged as one of the seven wonders of the world, according toCnn. As the story happens, he was finally demolished by rebels during the Taiping rebellion, before being rebuilt again in 2010.
5 New York Hippodrome: New York, New York
The New York Hippodrome was a theater that served as New York from 1905 to 1939. At its opening, the hippodrome builders said it was the largest theater in the world, with an accumulated capacity of 5,300 people. At the beginning of the 20th Century,Harry Houdini, Vaudeville Performers and a number of circus animals went to the race hippodrome phase.
Unfortunately, however, its last few years were filled with less popular acts such as the late struggle and movies. The racecourse finally closed in 1939 while the real estate prices climbed. Now, the space is occupied by an office building, although you canFind still a photo of the original theater In the lobby of the building at 1120 6th Avenue, between 43rd and 44th Streets.
6 Crystal Palace: London, England
The Cristal Palace was originally built in Hyde Park, London, to accommodate the great exhibition of London of 1851. In the end, it was a million square feet of glass and decorated architecture. . After the great exhibition, however, the structure was taken off and rebuilt in 1854 in Sydenham Hill.Queen Victoria And other notable numbers organized exhibitions and events at the new Crystal Palace, making it a luminaire to the British history. In 1936, theThe structure was almost completely ruined by a fire. Then the bombing during the Second World War destroyed what remains.
7 Chorley Park: Toronto, Canada
Unlike almost all other provinces in Canada, the Governor of Ontario has no official residence. This stems from the initial decision to demolish the initial governor's manor in Toronto, called Chorley Park in the 1960s. From 1915 to 1961, Chorley Park, worth $ 18 million in his completion, was the most opulent of the city.
According toThe starThe manor has seen its disappearance through a series of budget cuts that started during the Great Depression. Although the domain has survived for decades after that, the government has finally decided to demolish the building and with it, the tradition of a residence of a governor in the province of Ontario.
8 The pillar of Nelson: Dublin, Ireland
Nelson pillar, a British statueAdmiral Horatio Nelson, was erected in 1809 and was held at the center of what was formerly called Sackville Street (later renamed O'Connell Street) in Dublin, Ireland. However, after the Irish have acquired an independence of the U.K. In 1922, his presence was severely debated, according to theBBC. In March 1966, he was damaged by explosives placed by Irish Republicans; Then the Irish army demolished the rest of the statue.
9 Chicago Federal Building: Chicago, Illinois
Open to the public in 1905, the Federal Building of Chicago was an incredible feat of architecture, 16 floors of offices and a glamorous rotunda above the streets of the city. The majority of the building to the glory was that in 1931 was the site of the famousal Capone trial. A little more than 30 years later, however, in 1965, the Chicago Federal Building was demolished to make room for the new federal building - the modernistKluczynski Federal Building.
10 The singer building: New York, New York
When the singer building was open to the public in Lower Manhattan in 1908, it was the highest skyscraper in the world, according toThe New York Times. Standing 41 high stories, the office building served as headquarters of the singer's manufacturing company.
As larger and more impressive buildings have been erected in New York and beyond, the building has lost much of its prestige. In 1968, the singer building became the largest building to demolish. Now it's the website of the office buildingA Plaza Liberty.
11 Cornelius Vanderbilt II Mansion: New York, New York
Feeling that his peers were trying to surpass him with their homes,Cornelius Vanderbilt II, the eldest grandson ofCornelius Vanderbilt, bought a whole town block in Manhattan in 1883 to create his mansion. To date, its sprawling property, which had 130 rooms (including a living room, a music room, a veranda and a living room), is the largest personal residence that ever existed on the island of Manhattan.
Unfortunately, despite the efforts of the Vanderbilt family to maintain the house, they were forced to sell it for $ 7 million. In the last half of the 1920s, it was demolished to make room forBergdorf Goodman of department stores.
12 The original Madison Square Garden: New York, New York
1874 built byWilliam Kissam Vanderbilt, another grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the original Madison Square Garden was a great arena who presented a number of historically important acts, fromP. Barnum circus at the national entertainment of horses, according toBallparks.com. Unfortunately, the arena without roof has proven to freeze during the winter season and stifle during the summer. The demolition started in 1889; today theNew York Life Building stands on the site.
13 The original Waldorf Astoria Hotel: New York, New York
Standing on the site where a millionaireWilliam Waldorf Astor Mansion had already taken into account, the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel was once the center of the high company in New York. OnOpening in 1893 and its demolition in 1929, the Waldorf-Astoria was the city's speech, becoming the first hotel atOffer private bathrooms and electricity.
The hotel also organized one of the best restaurants in the city, the Empire House, which has seen the introduction of a number of famous dishes, including the Waldorf salad, the Benedict Eggs and a thousand dressing of the 'Isle. He was demolished in 1929 to make room for the Empire State Building, but a new version of theHotel Is located about 15 blocks from North on Park Avenue.
14 City Hall: Detroit, Michigan
From 1871 to 1961,The old town of Detroit Flying on the city while the automotive industry took off and brought economic prosperity to its residents. By the time he was built, there was thelarger turn clock In America, built by one of the nation's preview watchmakers,W.A. Hendria. For decades, however, the government fought to demolish the building, that they felt too much money to maintain. The residents of the city tried to protect the beloved structure, but finally failed. The building was demolished in 1961.
15 Chandelier Park: San Francisco, California
Chandelettick Park was originally the house of the giants of San Francisco, but then hosted the 49ers from 1971 to 2013. In addition to a number of memorable sporting events, Candlestic Park also played several emblematic concerts, the final performance Beatles to shows. The rolled stones and the appearances of the Pope. After decades ofGreat cultural events, millions of people around the country spared the loss of the institution of San Francisco when it was demolished in 2015 to make room for a mall ever erected, according to theSAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE.
16 Ebbets Field: New York, New York
From 1913 to 1957, Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, served at the house of the famous Dodgers Brooklyn. The stadium held some of the most famous moments in the history of the MLB, as the introduction of the first African-American baseball player,Jackie Robinson. However, once Brooklyn's dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1957, there was not a lot of goal for Ebbets Field, and then he was thenDemoli in 1960 Make a seat for new apartment buildings.
17 The original stadium of Wembley: London, England
Formerly known as the Empire Stadium, theStadium Original Wembley In London, England, was a football stadium that has hosted a number of culturally important events since its opening in 1923, the 1948 Summer Olympic Games in the British in the 1985 live aid concert. However. In the disappointment of millions, however, the building was demolished in 2003 and a new stadium opened in 2007.
18 Birmingham Terminal Station: Birmingham, Alabama
As of 1909 through the 1950s, the Birmingham Terminal Station has serviced millions of customers and establishes Birmingham like South Hub. In 1969, however, it was demolished in favor of a redevelopment plan for space, which included a more modern train terminal, a new social security building, two office buildings and a luxury hotel. However, nothing of this has never happened.
Fifty years after its decline and its potential demolition, the destruction of the Birmingham Terminal Station is always a subject sensitive to the inhabitants. "The great shame is that Birmingham lost one of his most glorious monuments to a poorly designed proposition", former BirminghamMayor George Seibels oncenoted. "It's certainly the most unpopular shaving of any structure in the history of the city."
19 The Royal Opera of Valette: Valette, Malta
The Royal Opera House of Valletta - also known as Theater Royal - was one of the most beautiful and emblematic buildings of Malta since its construction in 1866 until the day it was destroyed in 1942 in the bomb of Luftwaffe during the Second World War. Authorities madeseveral attempts to rebuild the siteBut none of them had succeeded. Today, it is used as an outdoor step.
20 Jonah's grave: Mosul, Iraq
Once one of the most remedied monuments by Iraq, Jonah's grave was supposed to be the last place of rest of the Jonah Biblical Prophet. On July 24, 2014,Isis bombed the grave And the surrounding area, completely destroying the historic site former centuries.
21 The Cincinnati Public Library: Cincinnati, Ohio
The original public library of Cincinnati was built in 1874 with the ability to contain up to 300,000 pounds, according to theCincinnati PRAQUIR. The library was originally supposed to be an opera, and it was clear from its luxury details, such as its marble floors and spiral stairs. In 1955, the relic was demolished to make room for a newer and more modern library, which sits another quarter of a mile on the street.
22 The Library of Alexandria: Alexandria, Egypt
The great library of Alexandria was one of the largest and most prolific libraries in the ancient world, home to the original works ofHomer,Sophocheand other influential scholars. Unfortunately, however, you will not be able to visit this site because it was destroyed in a rebellion around 260s a.d., according toRay macleodthe author ofThe Library of Alexandria: Learning Center in the Ancient World.
23 The Colossus of Rhodes: Rhodes, Greece
Erected in 282 BC. in the city of Rhodes on the Greek island of the same name, the colossus of the statue of Rhodes represents the Greek Helios of the Sun-Dieu. According toThe seven wonders of the ancient world throughPeter A. Clayton andMartin Price, it is speculated that the old statue stood approximately 108 feet tall, which makes it the higheststatue From the ancient world (which may be why it has been considered one of the seven original wonders of the world). The statue has been destroyed in an earthquake in 226 BC. Although some parts are kept, it has never been rebuilt.
24 Bamiyan Buddhas: Bamiyan, Afghanistan
Bamiyan Buddhasfirst erected In the 6th century and they had been upper for over a thousand years until they encounter a tragic end. According toUnited States today, The Taliban believed that the Buddhas were symbols of oppression to their religion, and thus demolished them in 2001. They are currently being restored by the United Nations for education, science and culture (UNESCO )
25 Al-Madina Souq: Aleppo, Syria
With its long and winding market stalls, Al-Madina Souq was the largest historic covered market in the world. Located in the heart of Aleppo, Syria, Al-Madina Souq had been the heart of the city since its creation in the 14th century, according toTelegraph. However, in 2012, the market became the target of the attacks of the free Syrian army and the Syrian armed forces. Years later, most of theold structure Party and efforts are taken to restore the rest of the market.
26 Al-Askari Mosque: Samarra, Iraq
Although it is being rebuilt, the Al-Askari mosque in Samarra, Iraq, has been completely destroyed by many terrorist attacks throughout the last decade. Built in 944, the Al-Askari mosque was considered one of the most important mosques of the world, becoming a pillar of the religion of Islam over its centuries of exploitation, according toThe New York Times.
27 Nimrud: Noomanea, NINive
Prior to his destruction in 2015 in the hands of Isil, Nimrud was an ancient Assyrian city just 20 miles south of Mosul, Iraq. The city has been considered one of the most important cultural objects of the neo-Assyrian Empire, which existed between the 90s and 605 bc the inhabitants had managed to maintain a large part of the site until the terrorist group brought bulldozers to tear, according toThe independent.
28 The Tree Tree: Ténéré, Niger
Formerly considered the most isolated tree on the earth (it was the only tree for 250 miles to the desert of the Sahara in Niger), the Tree of the Ténéré served as a guiding principle for drivers and caravans crossing the desert from the beginning and in the middle of the 20th century, according toSmithsonian magazine. In 1973, he was tragically spilled by a truck drunk driver.
29 The NOHMUL pyramid complex: Nohmul, Belize
In 2013, one of the 15 valuable Mayan Antique Ruins in Belize, which antidata to about 300 AV. J.-C., was demolished by the construction teams for the gravel, according toNational Geographic. Despite the fact that these ancient monuments stood in the Nohmul complex for centuries, the region has never been developed for tourism. This is a construction team of one of the Bulldozer pyramids without combat, despite the fact that the laws exist in the country to protect them.
30 Frauenkirche Cathedral: Dresden, Germany
Built in the 18th century, the Cathedral Frauenkirche in Dresden, Germany, has become a pillar of the Protestant faith in the country and in Europe as a whole. The church has become so famous, indeed, that during its completion,Jean-Sébastien Bach even given a recital inside on the faithful of brand new organs of it. However, the church was no match for the artillery used duringThe Second World War. On February 15, 1945, after a bombing raid on Dresden, he crumbled. In 2005, the reconstruction of the church wasfinished and reopening for the service.
31 Berlin Wall: Berlin, Germany
From 1961 to 1989,Berlin Wall separated physically and ideologically Berlin East and West, according toAmerican Heritage magazine. But in 1989, the two sides were finally gathered and the fall of the wall. Officially, the demolition of the Berlin Wall was completed in 1992.
32 National Museum of Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Before becoming the National Museum of Brazil, the building that housed more than 20 million historical objects was at home to the Royal Portuguese family 1808-1821 and the imperial family of Brazil from 1822 to 1889. Then, in 1892, the 'space has been designated to be used asnational museum.
For more than 125 years, the museum has held some of the oldest and most valuable pieces of South American culture ... until a fire destroyed in 2018. Additional bad news is that the museum was uninsured, but more than a million dollars was raised to date to rebuild it.
33 Benin City: Nigeria
Benin City was the heart of the Kingdom of Benin Edo, which prospered from the 13th century to his destruction by the British in 1897. Benin City once owned a plethora of important cultural objects, such as bronze, the famous ivory, and Other treasures. Now, according toBrittanica EncyclopediaA new city was built on the ruins of the old town of Benin and there is no sign of the past in the present.
34 DAIR Mar Elia: Mosul, Iraq
Also known as Saint Elie Monastery, Dair Mar Elia was a Christian monastery located just south of Mosul, Iraq. The monastery was founded at the end of the 6th century and was one of the oldest in the country. According toThe New York TimesThe monastery remained intact for more than 1,000 years until the invasion of Iraq in 2003 left it severely damaged. Then, in 2014, each remaining part of the monastery was demolished by ISIL.
35 The National Museum of Natural History: New Delhi, India
Open to the public in 1978, the National Museum of Natural History in New Delhi, India, was an institution for decades. Unfortunately, in April 2016, the entire building and its massive collection of artifacts were lost in aFire, according toThe Guardian.
"This is an irreversible loss"Rahul khotThe curator of the company's collection of Natural History of Bombay told paper. "Museums are not offset overnight; he has been trying for decades to collect, research and curb a museum."
36 The Hall of Nations and Industries: New Delhi, India
To mark the 25th anniversary of the day, India became free from the British reign, the country erected a large building in 1972, called the Hall of Nations and Industries. Located in New Delhi, the Nations Hall was an impressive exploit of engineering and architecture that reflected the tides that change in the country, according toThe architect's diary. The memorable building has already been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But in 2017, despite his historic meaning, he had demolished in favor of a new integrated exhibition and a new congress center.
37 Yŏngmyŏng Temple: Pyongyang, North Korea
Although it is not known exactly when theYŏngmyŏng temple has been erected, a popular theory indicates that it was built at the time of the Kingdom Goguryeo in 400 BC over the centuries, yŏngmyŏng remained an elegant part of the Pyongyang horizon line, reminiscent of international people and admirers. Buddhist history of North Korea. During the Korean war of the 1950s, however, the former Buddhist temple was destroyed by American bombs.
38 Beacon Towers: Sands Point, New York
In addition to being a nice example of golden age architecture, Beacon Towers in Sands Point, New York, has become famous for its celebrity tenants, includingAlva Belmont, an ex-vanderbilt, andWilliam Randolph Hearst, according toMansions of the Côte d'Or. Not only that, but his splendor also inspiredF. Scott Fitzgerald's Adjustment forGatsby the magnificent. In 1945, the mansion was demolished to make room for new tentacular houses.
39 The pearl roundabout: Manama, Bahrain
Strangely, the pearl roundabout has become a symbol of democracy in Bahrain. The monument was 300 feet high and was erected in 1982 to commemorate a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council, according to theWashington Post. Then, in 2011, despite protests of premises and tourists, the structure was demolished by the government with the intention of eliminating all potential protest locations during the 2011 Bahrain uprising.
40 Jeffrey Pin: Yosemite National Park, California
Made famous by photographersAnsel Adams andCarleton Watkins In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Jeffrey's famous Pin who has already rested on the Sentinel Dome in Yosemite National Park in California was one of the most photographed trees in the world. According toPorte de San FranciscoThe tree died after a severe drought within the park in 1976 and 777. After standing for decades, the beloved tree finally overturned in 2003.
41 The Cliff House: San Francisco, California
Although there were many major incarnations from the Cliff House in San Francisco, California, the one that remained the most emblematic is the one that was built in 1896 byAdolph Sutro. This version was a seven-story Victorian castle that rested dangerously from the sea above the bruffs of the heights of Sutro. According toCliff House websiteThe house survived the 1906 earthquake but burned on the ground just a year later. Now, the space where the Cliff House resided is a national recreation area that hosts two well-known local restaurants that pay tribute to the original cliff house.
42 Palmyra: Homs, Syria
Once one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world, Palmyra stood for centuries, well preserved until the ISIL destroyed most of the old ruins during the Syrian civil war in 2015. According to theUNESCOThere are current efforts in progress to preserve what remains permanent structures.
43 The Twin Towers: New York, New York
At the time of the terrorist attacks of September 11 in 2001, theTwin towers were the biggest buildings in the world, each of 110 stories standing, according to theSkyscraper. Undeniably, they were also two of the most beloved buildings in the city of New York City. Where they were formerly is nowA global business.
44 Prentice Woman Hospital: Chicago, Illinois
In downtown Chicago, the Prentice Women's Hospital was once an impressive architectural feat and a scientifically important establishment. In an article for theChicago Tribune, structure engineerWilliam F. Baker Called the building "The only example of its type all over the world". And the design made it possible to revolutionize the relationship between nurse and patient, ensuring that they were much closer at any time. That's why, when it was finally demolished in 2014, after many events, historians, shock absorbers and local extinguish the loss of a truly new building.
45 The original Chinese Hospital: San Francisco, California
The Chinese Hospital of San Francisco has been stabilized in 1925 to provide medical care of the large population of Chinese and Asians who were often discriminated against during this period. The hospital served thousands of Asian people neglected by the health system for decades. The hospital has not only provided essential western medicine, but not only from the current dayChinese HospitalThe hospital brought oriental medicine, such as herbal medicines, masses. The original building has been demolished in 2012 to make room for a more extensive system. And for more history courses, checkThe 12 best history podcasts for each type of buff buff.
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