List of Tallest Buildings and Structures in Birmingham - Tallest Destroyed

Tallest Destroyed

This lists buildings in Birmingham that were destroyed or are undergoing demolition and at one time stood at least 50 metres (164 ft) in height.

Name Image Height
 Floors Com-
pleted
in		 Des-
troyed
in		 Notes
Post and Mail Building 995220 / 67 1964 2005 The building was designed by John Madin and was one of his key modernist buildings. It was demolished in the 2005 to make way for Colmore Plaza, which stands at 54 metres (177 ft).
Stephenson Tower 995207 / 63 20 1967 2011 Demolished in the summer of 2011 as part of site clearance for the redeveloped New Street railway station
Dalton Tower 995200 / 61 21 1971 2011 Demolished on the 8th May 2011 in a controlled implosion as part of phase II of the Aston University student village development.
Lawrence Tower 995194 / 59 21 1971 2011 Demolished on the 8th May 2011 in a controlled implosion as part of phase II of the Aston University student village development.

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