Many of America’s cities were once filled with buildings that seemed destined to last forever. Grand railway stations welcomed millions beneath soaring ceilings, theaters dazzled audiences with extraordinary interiors, and early skyscrapers announced a new architectural age. Yet many of these landmarks survived for only a few decades.
Whether it was changing tastes, rising land values, or declining finances, many owners of these remarkable buildings ended up forever destroying some iconic landmarks. Which are some of the best that ended up on the chopping block? Click on to see.