Let's step back - suppose someone had owned a small store in town. It supported his family nicely, then his kids moved away. He retired, no one wanted to buy the building so it sat and fell into disrepair.
None of the kids live in town any longer but Starbucks wants that piece of property, and makes an offer.
Do you really think that just because you'd like your kids to see the old buildings that you have any right to complain when the legal owner of that property sells it?
No. I'm revealing emotions on this thread, bad thing for old time FReepers. You are correct, and many times tearing down old property is a blessing.....
My entire premise on this thread is.....grow fast, grow large but, by the lord, have a plan! Most city governments can't find the restroom, let alone devise a city layout that is nothing more than a taxing nirvana.
And what the heck is a Texas gal doing in PA?