United States of decay: Images of a forgotten America and the ruins of the 20th century left abandoned across New York and other north eastern states | Mail Online
As usual, good pictures in the Wail.
Just makes me wonder; how much value do people place on historic buildings in their area?
Do you have buildings in your town/city or vicinity that you would really not want to miss? Would you be prepared to pay some part of your local taxes for their upkeep?
I can think of one near us, an old trade school built in the 30s that fell into decay, was marked for the wrecking ball so a property developer could build a big boring glass office but was then 'rescued' by a colony of artists and squatters who forced the council to recognise its value and now happily it's being restored. Maybe it's my weird taste, but I see beauty in a building like this, and I have a feeling that people in 100 years time might even see more beauty in it;
As usual, good pictures in the Wail.
Just makes me wonder; how much value do people place on historic buildings in their area?
Do you have buildings in your town/city or vicinity that you would really not want to miss? Would you be prepared to pay some part of your local taxes for their upkeep?
I can think of one near us, an old trade school built in the 30s that fell into decay, was marked for the wrecking ball so a property developer could build a big boring glass office but was then 'rescued' by a colony of artists and squatters who forced the council to recognise its value and now happily it's being restored. Maybe it's my weird taste, but I see beauty in a building like this, and I have a feeling that people in 100 years time might even see more beauty in it;
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