Then and now: 12 iconic American buildings that fell from grace
American cities are always being rebuilt.
While cities like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco boast some of the most iconic buildings in the country, they also contain some notable buildings that have fallen from grace.
New York City's Singer Tower, for example, was once the tallest building in the world, but was knocked down in 1968 to make room for an even taller skyscraper.
The Astrodome in Houston, once a marvel of stadium design, is still standing, but fell into disrepair and has been closed for nearly a decade.
Read on to learn about some of America's iconic buildings that have fallen from grace: