But who remembers the day that they were officially unveiled?
We have reminders of an outdoor gym, a classroom with a living roof and a newly refurbished night club all being unveiled.
Take a look through this retro collection of opening ceremonies and see how many you remember.
5. A star in their midst
WHIST drafted in rugby player Tamara Taylor to officially open its new building on Mile End Road in South Shields in 2015. Photo: gz
6. A big day at the nightclub
Back to 2015 and the former Wicked nightclub re-opened as Club Wild. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Shaping up in 2015
Donna Kerr-Foley opened No Lippy Gym in Hebburn five years ago. Remember this? Photo: Stu Norton
8. New facilities at the football club
Dame Margaret Barbour officially opened the Malcolm Barbour Lounge at South Shields Football Club's Mariners Park. Remember this? Photo: Tim Richardson
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