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Majestic Building - Demolition photos

Looking up the light court of the Majestic as demo workers chew away at the landmark.

Demolition workers remove a giant photo of the doomed Majestic Building.

Detroit bustles as the Majestic crumbles in 1962.

The David Stott Building towers over the remains of the Majestic Building.

The demolition in 1962 took several months.

The demolition continues in 1962.

The demolition in 1962 took several months.

The Majestic Building in 1962, just after demo started. The windows have been removed.