But now they’re all gone and we are left with the memories of structures such as Jarrow and Brinkburn schools, the Gaslight pub and the old fire station in Keppel Street.
We’ve said goodbye to Wouldhave House, West Park Community Centre, Hebburn Swimming Pool and Civic Centre.
We have searched the archives to find photos of the last days of these famous buildings. How many do you remember?
Take a look and tell us more.
1. Rovers Quoit Club.
Rovers Quoit Club is pulled down in 2013. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: FRANK REID
2. The end for the stack
Who remembers the Blackhall stack? Here it is seen for the final time before its 2004 demolition. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: TC
3. Goodbye to the North Shelter
The Seaton Carew North Shelter faced demolition in 2005. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: TC
4. Demolition work on the Headland Gate
It's ten years since this scene was taken by our photographers. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: TC