The value of Preservation -- the proof

[vicupstate]

Historic property continue selling despite the recession

Charleston can thank it's preservationists, past and present, for this gold mine. Too bad more cities didn't hold on to their treasures. Remember this article the next time someone refers to a historical society as a 'hysterical society'.

[BrasilnSC]

It's pretty sad how many cities didn't think twice about bulldozing historic structures. Thankfully, South Carolina has done a pretty good job with preservation, especially in the Lowcountry. I think now more than ever, people are realizing how valuable a historic or older building really is.

This could be a cool thread to post pictures of historic preservation throughout SC.

[Spartan]

Preservation of historic properties is a great thing, and I truly believe that there is more value in saving history than tearing it down. As much as I want to believe that preservation is the main factor here, I think that objectively we have to acknowledge that recessions do not impact people with that much money. They said Kiawah homes were selling too, and that is hardly a bastion of preservation over there.

[krazeeboi]

Even more importantly, the majority of these old houses that have been preserved are still used for residential purposes, not lawyer's offices.