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National Theatre - Photos Dismantling/Demolition

Front facade detail in Sept. 2023

Façade detail of the historic theater before being deconstructed for re-use.

Façade detail of the historic theater before being deconstructed for re-use. (Sep 2023)

Façade detail of the historic theater before being deconstructed for re-use. (Sep 2023)

Façade detail of the historic theater before being deconstructed for re-use. (Sep 2023)

Façade detail of the historic theater before being deconstructed for re-use. (Sep 2023)

Façade detail of the historic theater before being deconstructed for re-use. (Sep 2023)

Façade detail of the historic theater before being deconstructed for re-use. (Sep 2023)

Façade detail of the historic theater before being deconstructed for re-use. (Sep 2023)

Dismantling process as of October 18th, 2023

Dismantling process as of October 18th, 2023

Dismantling process as of November 1st, 2023

Dismantling process as of November 11, 2023

Construction status Dec. 6, 2023

Construction status Dec. 6, 2023

Construction status Dec. 6, 2023

Construction status Dec. 15, 2023

December 30, 2024

The remains of the theater as it is being demolished - January 28, 2024

The remains of the theater as it is being demolished - January 28, 2024

The remains of the theater as it is being demolished - January 30, 2024

The National Theater was completely gone on Feb 2, 2024