Photographer Andy Soloman, 65, took a picture in 1992 of the mall when it was still under construction. Photo by Andy Soloman
News about the building's proposed demolition have been met with various opinions, with some saying its demolition will create new space around Hoan Kiem Lake and others protesting saying it is a symbol of an historical era.
Soloman exhibited his picture at the "Hanoi-A Time to Remember" exhibition last October.
Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square as photographed by Andy Soloman. Soloman said balloon vendors had gathered at the square since Tet 1993 was approaching. Photo by Andy Soloman
Japanese photographer Yuichi Kobayashi took a photo of Hang Dao and Hang Gai streets, with the "Shark Jaw" mall behind them, in 1998-1999. Photo by Yuichi Kobayashi
Kobayashi took a picture of people walking around Hoan Kiem Lake. He said he had always loved walking around the lake, as it was "the center of Hanoi". Photo by Yuichi Kobayashi
A photograph of Trang Tien Street in front of the Hanoi Opera House in 1998-1999 by Yuichi Kobayashi. Photo by Yuichi Kobayashi
Kobayashi, 58, is the representative of a Japanese company in Vietnam. He used to live with his family in Hanoi. When his children grew up, they returned to Japan, while Kobayashi remained in Vietnam.
Kyle Michael Nunas took a photo of Hoan Kiem Lake in 1998 during a trip to Vietnam. He was Canadian consul general in HCMC. Photo by Kyle Michael Nunas
Hans-Peter Grumpe took a photo of Hoan Kiem Lake between 1991-1993. Photo courtesy of hpgrumpe.de
During a visit to Hanoi, Grumpe was drawn to the city's sights and people and asked a university professor to help him learn more about the lives of locals.
