10 magnificent architectural edifices that got lost as the modern world developed
7/6/2021
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Today we bring you glimpses of how the world was before modernization came around.
#1 The Grand central at New York City used to be covered beautifully in sun rays which has now been blocked by several other new buildings.
#2 The original Neue Elbbrücke bridge in Hamburg, Germany with its imposing towers before it was destroyed to widen the bridge in 1959.
#3 One of the oldest houses which used to be situated at Hamburg was built in 1504 and destroyed in 1910.
#4 Another magnificent building whose originality got lost to modernization.
#5 The 6th century Buddhas of Bamiyan statue blown to nothing by the Taliban in 2001.
#6 The scenic and archaic little town of Hildesheim, Germany, which became collateral damage in the war in 1945.
#7 Ludgate Hill, London, in existence around the 1800’s was destroyed in the Second World War now restructured and redesigned.
#8 The ancient 2000-year-old N6 pyramid which used to be located in Sudan was destroyed by an Italian treasure hunter in the 1800’s.
#9 What the Cincinnati public library used to look like until 1955.
#10 The original New York’s Times square in 1919 before modernization happened.
Surely, these pictures must have fascinated you, especially if you are an architecture buff. Which one got you thinking the most? Tell us in the comment section below.
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23 Comments
flanderschristy
These pictures had me shaking my head in disgust. Either by war or modernization man has destroyed some beautiful architectural wonders. #2 the bridge in Germany was magnificent & now it's ridiculous. I hate modern buildings & homes.
Elizabeth Guite
Beautiful photos , very interesting & quite sad how beautiful things are gone either by war or modernisation !!!
Jacqui Halvorson
Most of these structures are irreplaceable due to the sheer cost of materials and construction; and we longer have many of the craftsmen and artisans who built these structures.
Support your local city historic preservation office and non-profit groups!
Satish Chandran
Destruction of BUDDHA"s statue is unpardonable.
Barbara McAdams
I don't know what the answer is but the loss of such beauty and history is sad. Maybe the answer to bigger bridges is fewer vehicles. That could cause a food shortage. Our ancestors grew and processed there own food. Children grew up working to help feed the family. No time to join gangs and vandalism. Maybe all these modern conveniences are not only destroying beautiful bits of history but little by little the human race.
Alicia Szot
So sad that people think first to destroy instead of rehabilitate. Disgusting that ancient landmarks were destroyed because of greed and/or intolerance to the beliefs of others.
Agnes Forder
All old buildings are not equal, I lived in a 16th century farm cottage growing up. No hydro, no running water, (the pump was 500 ft down the lane) and no indoor plumbing so please pick your "saves" wisely.
Gloria Weinberg
N6 pyramid in the Sudan😟
wjlj
Everything in Germany so so sad not to mention innocent civilians!! Yet in a sense the loss of a 2000 yr old Pyramid is Totally Outrageous!! The treasure hunter should of been punished severely!!
Celeste Klassen
It is really sad to see what we have lost thru war and so called progress...these buildings we just witnessed were truly magnificent in architectural design...they were truly artistic and had so much character than new designs today have ...that as true architect..took imagination of building to a new level
tbear
All I could think of was " Shame on us " 😢😢😢
mjbchloe
#4 is the Crapo building in Bay City, MI. It was beautiful when it was new. Google it. :)
Eve
I love the old buildings...I love to walk around them and see the beauty of the artist who created them...modern art has its place but new doesn't always mean better...or more beautiful...as shown in the pictures above.
Jim Mascair
They could have left that bridge standing for the people and built the new one out of sight down below the next river bend.
flanderschristy
Glenn, They could have put the new bridge at a different location. The historical bridge was probably near the town square where you wouldn't want trucks or heavy traffic any way. There is always an alternative if one just looks for it.
Fran Ortega
Thank you. All worth looking at. Too bad they had to be destroyed.
Jacqui Halvorson
I meant to say, "....craftsmen and artisans capable of constructing these structures."
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