El Paso has lost a number of buildings over the years. Some were on purpose, some weren't.

I posted an article the other day about the old courthouse, which used to host public events like rock concerts. It was demolished decades ago so the current courthouse could be built in its place.

That got me thinking of other El Paso buildings that no longer stand.

Some big and historic structures have been destroyed deliberately. The old city hall building, for example, was demolished,(in part), to make room for Southwest University Park. (Watch it be built in under 2 minutes here.)

The Asarco smelter site was deactivated long, long ago. The land was cleared much later and finally, in 2013, the iconic smokestack was brought down. There is still no word on what will happen to the land which many fear is loaded with dangerous byproducts of the smelting process

Check out these photos of all the buildings mentioned.

Buildings Lost Or Demolished In El Paso

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