All of these Sunderland buildings are well known landmarks.
But who remembers when they were first being built.
We have all these and more in a Sunderland Echo look back at the earliest days of some of Wearside's well known sights.
1. Some of Sunderland's most recognised structures during their construction phase.
Some of Sunderland's most recognised structures during their construction phase.
2. A familiar sight. It's the Seaburn Hotel under construction in 1936.
A familiar sight. It's the Seaburn Hotel under construction in 1936.
3. Sunderland Eye Infirmary in 1938.
Sunderland Eye Infirmary in 1938.
4. Thornhill Comprehensive School, being built at a cost of more than £530,000 in 1964.
Thornhill Comprehensive School, being built at a cost of more than £530,000 in 1964.