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Workers move quickly Thursday to demolish multiple layers of history at the site of the 1928 Civic Arena and 1961 decorative World’s Fair facade. (Feliks Banel photo) Soon after the 1961 brick wall came down, workers began demolishing the original reinforced concrete 1928 structure. (Feliks Banel photo) As more and more bricks the from the 1961 wall came down, the distinctive beauty of the 1928 Civic Arena was revealed. (Feliks Banel photo) One of the 1928 gargoyles survived for a few minutes in the rubble of the demolition of the old Mercer Arena. (Feliks Banel photo) As demolition continued, workers crushed a pair of matching gargoyles that graced the original 1928 Civic Arena, and lay hidden behind bricks for 55 years. (Feliks Banel photo) Within minutes, the original 1928 facade was revealed after more than 55 years. (Feliks Banel photo) Late Thursday morning, workers used heavy equipment to start chipping away at the 1961 brick façade on the old Mercer Arena. (Feliks Banel photo)
Seattle arena demolition reveals hidden past