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What happens to old skyscrapers?

Buildings in excess of 100 meters (328 ft) in height are most often deconstructed floor-by-floor down to the building's basement, as opposed to controlled implosion of the structure, which would most likely damage surrounding structures. Demolished for redevelopment of the tower's site.



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