Top Ten 100+ Year Old Buildings and Structures Demolished in the 2020s

Ibn Uthman Mosque (1430/1431-2024)

Perez Smith House (1851-2024)

The Perez Smith House, located at 46 Lincoln Street in Waltham, Massachusetts, was a 2½-story wood-frame residence constructed in 1851. It showcased a blend of Greek Revival and Italianate architectural styles, featuring a three-bay facade, deep cornice with decorative brackets, and round-arch windows in the gable. Despite its historical significance and inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, the house was demolished in June 2024.

Hawthorn House (1853-2021)

The Hawthorn House, built in 1853 by Joshua K. Hawthorn in Mobile, Alabama, exemplified the Gulf Coast Cottage architectural style. Recognized for its architectural significance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 1984. The structure was demolished in October 2021.

Charles Winship House (1901-2020)

The Charles Winship House was constructed in 1901 and was located in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. It was demolished in 2020 despite efforts by preservationists to save it. The house was associated with the Winship family, which was prominent in the local business community.

Chevra Anshei Lubawitz of Borough Park (1907-2024)

Chevra Anshei Lubawitz of Borough Park was built in 1907 as a synagogue serving the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The building was demolished in 2024 as part of redevelopment efforts in the area. It had been an important institution for the local Jewish community for over a century.

The Davenport (1907-2023)

Packard Automotive Plant (1911-2024)

The Packard Automotive Plant in Detroit was completed in 1911 and was once one of the most advanced car manufacturing facilities of its time. After decades of abandonment and decay, the complex was demolished in 2024. The site had become a symbol of Detroit's industrial decline and subsequent efforts at urban renewal.

Gresham Building (1911-2024)

Abbot Pass Hut (1922-2022)

Abbot Pass Hut was built in 1922 as a shelter for mountaineers in the Canadian Rockies. Due to structural instability caused by climate change-related erosion, it was dismantled in 2022. It was one of the highest permanent structures in Canada before its removal.