Nice little article. I especially like the: Six Reasons Why More Americans Should Care About Saving Old Homes ◾Because tearing them down is wrecking our history. Countries rich in culture value history and buildings. “In Italy and France, you see 300-year-old buildings housing subways,” she said. “They make them work, they don’t tear them down.” ◾Because it’s bad for our Earth. Most of the wreckage will not be salvaged. All that glass and plaster goes into landfills. ◾Because you can never replicate these houses once they’re gone. The woodwork alone came from 200-year-old trees. These homes were built before electricity, and were made by hand with handmade nails. ◾Because we don’t need new homes. “We have enough vacant homes to put everyone in America in a house,” said Curtis. “We need to take care of what we have.” ◾Because we’re losing our uniqueness. “There is something beautiful about traveling through America and seeing its distinct neighborhoods. Houses that get torn down and rebuilt erase that character.” ◾Because of their quality. “When you have a 100-year-old home made of timbers not particle board, it is solid. These homes have withstood decades of human life and natural disasters. But not city commissions and other self interests.” preservationjourney.wordpress/2013/06/21/six-reasons-why-more-americans-should-care-about-saving-old-homes/
Posted on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 22:54:54 +0000
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