The National Theater exterior in Sept. 2023

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A view at the east elevation in Sept. 2023

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Dismantling process ongoing on Nov. 18, 2023

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The National Theatre's stage

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2nd floor vestibule and staircase

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Beautiful facade of the National Theatre in August 2018

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Roof Detail in August 2018

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The lobby of the National Theatre in 2014

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The silent stage of the National Theatre

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The silent stage of the National Theatre

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The National Theater in Sept. 2023

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Stairs to the balcony

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The National Theater's twin towers in 2022

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Fading plaster

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The stage from the balcony of the National

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Paul Hitz (www.paulhitzphotography.com) for HistoricDetroit.org

The silent stage of the National Theatre

Paul Hitz (www.paulhitzphotography.com) for HistoricDetroit.org

Paul Hitz (www.paulhitzphotography.com) for HistoricDetroit.org

Paul Hitz (www.paulhitzphotography.com) for HistoricDetroit.org

Paul Hitz (www.paulhitzphotography.com) for HistoricDetroit.org

The beautiful facade of the National

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The National Theatre stage from the balcony

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The National Theatre, with the since-razed Bates Garage at left, in August 2013

Photo by Dan Austin of HistoricDetroit.org