Many of our nation's finest movie palaces were quickly demolished before anyone noticed because the land beneath them became more valuable than the theatre operation.

The final service was held on November 20, a joyous occasion (as reported in the City Press) after which it was quickly demolished.

Any notions that these women thought of themselves as a feminist vanguard (then or now) are quickly demolished.

The formidable pile of stores on the pier was quickly demolished by a waiting crowd of willing helpers.

The salad was on the table, one garlic bread was quickly demolished and the men were circling again.

Sold in 1902, the second mint was quickly demolished.

The building and those on both sides of it were quickly demolished by the city.

Following closure to passengers in 1965, the station buildings were quickly demolished despite the line remaining open for freight until 1989/1990.

The factory closed in 1997 and was quickly demolished.

It was said to have sustained severe structural damage during the 1989 earthquake, and was subsequently quickly demolished, amidst great controversy.