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well..this way nothing will ever replace the Regal's space in the skyline..which could be a good thing or a bad thing, because right now to those of us who noticed it, there's a gaping hole :( but seeing some lame hotel chain with generic construction replacing the spot could be worse..i really...

Visited the site today...pretty much the same as upuat's picture..except the small piece on the left is gone.

Well! From a distance I had assumed there was nothing left...this makes me...oddly happy. :) thank you for sharing the pic

As of yesterday, its gone nothing remains of the tower. Farewell Regal Constellation.

lol! true i suppose! I was debating whether I should visit the site again, but I'd rather my last memory of the place be when the main tower was intact. I've been taking pictures at least every week (from a distance) once everything is gone I'm going to compile them. Looking forward to...

Upuaut: very cool then and now photo if you would be willing to post the original construction photo (or any photos from the 60s) that would be great :) and what a cool souvenir to have, although should you be worried about asbestos or anything? I don't know how these things work. passed...

Look what I found.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikefalkner/sets/72157625469891497/with/5259703527/ a whole bunch of old photos, including construction photos! how great is it that someone ?Mike took the time to scan all of these images :)

adma: thank you for the info about the architects! i will see what i can find when i get a chance.. also that article was quite nice..the author sure has a way with words :) the last paragraph was quite beautiful..oddly optimistic. I liked the line "the Constellation now feels like the product...

Hi everyone, This past Sunday I visited the Regal Constellation to take my first (and I guess last) proper set of photos...Unlike most of you I don't have a history with the hotel. I set eyes on it for the first time about 2 years ago and I fell in love with its design instantly (I'm talking...