Not everything old is priceless
The Jacksonville Historical Society has published another list of buildings it says the city cannot afford to lose. Why not? Comment in Daily Record: “Save anything that is old? Except offensive statues, of course? What is the purpose of saving something if it doesn’t have a purpose? Will tourists flock to Jacksonville to buy a […]
Everything old is not a treasure
There seems to be a dichotomy between the constant cries for downtown redevelopment and the constant pleas to preserve everything that is a few decades old. The attached photo illustrates how the city’s core might look if the “preservationists” had their way. Currently, the “Jacksonville Hysterical Society” is seeking the preservation of this old building […]