The Steetley chimney, the Blackhall stack and the former College of Further Education buildings all dominated the skyline in years gone by.
Here is a reminder of their final days and those of plenty more besides.
Take a look and see how many of these demolition scenes you remember.
1. The old College of Further Education
In the same year, work started to demolish the old Hartlepool College of Further Education building. Were you one of the college's students at the time? Photo: Tom Yeoman
2. Seaton chalets
These chalets at Seaton were demolished back in 2005. Photo: HM
3. Bonne Bouche
Here is a scene from 2008 which shows the former Bonne Bouche site ready for demolition. Photo: TC
4. A store demolition in 2009
Going back 11 years to the demolition of the former Rayners store in Stockton Road. CATCHLINE HM0509RAYNERS Photo: LH