The Power of Preservation
That last one is a dubious distinction, but it indicates that people want to be here, that there's a charm and scale about the place that boosts tourism and the bottom line.
Old buildings, narrow alleyways, hidden courtyards — these create a sense of place that's often lacking in this country. If only more of our cities had preserved their pasts, instead of bulldozing them.
(The Powder Magazine is South Carolina's oldest government building, completed in 1713. The Colonial Dames of America saved it from demolition in 1902.)
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