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.
9. The Boilermakers Club
Who loved a visit to the Boilermakers Club? Here it is just before it was demolished. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: HM
10. A view from 14 years ago
A scene from 2005 showing the demolition of chalets at Seaton | JPIMedia Resell Photo: TC
11. The end for the Barlows building
Demolition starts on the former Barlows site in 2006. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: LH
12. La Ronde in 2006
Who remembers dancing the night away at the La Ronde nightclub? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: LH