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Tuesday was the last day on earth for the Philadelphia Spectrum, the famously pit-like arena that hosted the Flyers, 76ers, and scores of memorable concerts during its 43-year existence. On Twitter, people gathered to share memories and chronicle the Spectrum's (slow) ascent into building heaven.


National Journal's Major Garrett pressed Jake Tapper for his memories...

Wondering if @jaketapper has any pangs of nostalgia on this, the last day of The Spectrum. Even to a San Diego kid, that barn mattered!less than a minute ago via TweetDeckMajor Garrett
MajoratNJ


...which prominently featured New Wave rockers

@MajoratNJ yes, it's sad. some good times there -- 76ers + concerts. SQUEEZE SINGLES TOURless than a minute ago via TweetDeckJake Tapper
jaketapper


Roots drummer and Philadelphia native Questlove paid his respects

rip to The Spectrum. join me tri state area.less than a minute ago via webQuesto of The Roots
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ESPN's Jayson Stark shared memories from three of the many, many Springsteen shows at the Spectrum.

Watching wrecking ball swing at Spectrum, as Springsteen sings. Of all the great games I saw there, none of them top the 3 Bruce shows I sawless than a minute ago via webJayson Stark
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The Heritage Foundation's Rory Cooper objected to the specifics of the demolition strategy

Wait, they're demolishing the Philly Spectrum with a miniature wrecking ball? This makes no sense.less than a minute ago via webRory Cooper
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The Hill's Jordan Fabian summed up the feelings of everyone outside Philadelphia

The wrecking ball is hammering away at the Spectrum as we speak. This. Is. Awesome.less than a minute ago via Seesmic twhirlJordan Fabian
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Deadspin's Barry Petchesky wondered how much longer the whole event was going to take

The Spectrum will be completely demolished sometime next April.less than a minute ago via webBarry Petchesky
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Walkoff Walk's Rob Iracane remembered something important a day too late

Oh! I just remembered I left a sweater under my seat at the Spectrum back in 1995! It's not too late to go in and get it right?less than a minute ago via TweetDeckRob Iracane
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The 700 Level toasted the building's resiliency

The Spectrum is gone. No wait, there's just a big hole in it. -- http://bit.ly/gXZXVnless than a minute ago via TweetDeckEnrico
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