[ScreamingFist]

I like the old buildings myself, but your attempt to paint me as part of the problem was lame. I am stating the fact that unless you own that building, you have no say in what happens to it.

You are correct....property owners, developers and the city council decide what you and I get to look at now.....

Unfortunately, you and I can buy most of them for pennies on the dollar. Not what I would call a heritage for my children. Then again, if you have enough money.....you don't have to look at it at all......

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I looked to see that you are in Oklahoma. Do you have a local or regional group that works to preserve Historic Sites? You might consider contacting such a group to try to keep any remaining older buildings. When I lived in West Texas there was a pretty active group that, unfortunately, gathered after the beautiful old courthouse was demolished to make way for a bright new ugly shiney one.

Good luck with your town. I honestly hope you can spare some of the original beauty, but I do believe in free enterprise and if someone wants to sell their land then I believe it is their right.

[bfree]

Unfortunately, you and I can buy most of them for pennies on the dollar.

Then buy it, keep it as is and stop whining.