The tower of the oldest building LenExpo was demolished in St. Petersburg

In St. Petersburg on the afternoon of March 5, they began demolition of the oldest pavilion of LenExpo, reports VOOPIIK. In the process, his tower collapsed, the video published the " dog ". The building was erected in 1947-1949 according to the project of architect Buryshkin.

The city defenders have repeatedly advocated the preservation of the building, but in July 2021 the city council approved the site for the development of high -rise buildings. It entered the territory occupied by LenExpo.

In the territory on which LenExpo is located, they plan to build an elite residential complex "Marine Residence". According to Fontanka , the construction time is still unknown.

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