"Historic places help us understand who we are as well as the meaning of our accomplishments and shortcomings." Similarly, the current President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Richard Moe, has recently stated that "what preservation is all about" is passing on the knowledge of "who we are, where we came from and what is the legacy that shapes and enriches us" (Moe 2001).
http://www.riverwestcurrents.org/2002/November/000274.html
Above link to a pertinent article discussing many of the things we face/consider
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