Workers started destroying the old building this morning, October 12
The 9,200 square-metre centre which is located in the heart of District 1 will be pulled down for the construction of a part of a metro line station and a 40-storey complex building.
Built in 1880, the building bears the characteristics of French architecture like those found on some other works in the city including Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Saigon Opera House.
The staircase is being removed
A banner of a fine-art shopping area. Photo by VNN
A worker is removing a concrete piece on the first floor. Photo by VNN
The levelling work is planned to take 90 days
Many people in HCM City have expressed their regrets when hearing about the old building being pulled down. Mai Tan Duy, 35, said that he used to go to the Tax Trade Centre shopping and sightseeing and would miss it a lot. Photo by VNN
A man took photos outside the trade centre this morning when knowing about the demolition work today.
