By Rajni Pandey | December 10, 2024
Opened in 1910, this Beaux-Arts masterpiece was demolished in 1963 to make way for Madison Square Garden, sparking a preservation movement.
Once a grand public bathhouse opened in 1896, it was destroyed by fire in 1966, leaving only ruins that are now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Formerly home to the world’s highest ski resort, this glacier disappeared by 2009 due to climate change, ending its appeal to tourists and skiers.
Opened in 1905, it was once the world’s largest theater but was demolished in 1939 after financial difficulties.
This iconic giant sequoia with a tunnel carved through it fell during a snowstorm in 1969, ending its status as a popular tourist attraction.
Opened in 1994, this water theme park closed in 2001 following several accidents and declining attendance.
Modeled after Disneyland, this theme park opened in 1961 but closed in 2006 due to low visitor numbers and was demolished in 2016.
Disney World’s first water park, opened in 1976, closed in 2001 due to safety concerns and competition from newer parks.
This unique sandstone formation collapsed in 2016, reportedly due to vandalism, removing a natural landmark from the landscape.
Built in 1886, this historic bridge was destroyed by wildfire in 2018, erasing a piece of local heritage.