Demolition Weekend 2013

Demolition Weekend 2013

Venus at ASARCO - Demolition Eve

Venus enjoying the sunset on ASARCO's Demolition Eve. This was the last evening that the ASARCO smokestacks were seen in the El Paso skies. The stacks were brought down the following day (April 13th, 2013).

Area: Central / Smeltertown

Source: Saul Arriola

Uploaded by: Saul Arriola

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Boom Boom

This little guy loves watching a film of the ASARCO demolition and yelling "Boom, Boom!" At Ardovino's Desert Crossing Restaurant, he admires the artwork depicting the ill-fated smokestacks.

Area: Upper Valley / Mt. Cristo Rey

Source: Saul Arriola

Uploaded by: Saul Arriola

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