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For me it isn't just about weighing historical significance, but if the existing architecture is likely better than the replacement why not try and keep it? If the AMHI buildings were razed we all know what the replacements would look like. I feel the same about Free St, especially knowing what the replacement building will roughly look like.
 
nomc said:
For me it isn't just about weighing historical significance, but if the existing architecture is likely better than the replacement why not try and keep it? If the AMHI buildings were razed we all know what the replacements would look like. I feel the same about Free St, especially knowing what the replacement building will roughly look like.
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THIS ^^^
 
DanielPWM19 said:
Lots of buildings have a past. They don't need to have historical importance to be saved either.

I'm not of the Portland mindset that everything should be preserved. Old Chamber of Commerce on Free St? Raze it, I didn't blink.

But - Maine (and the US in general) made some pretty stupid decisions in the past. Once it's gone, we can't get it back.

And as a teacher of environmental ethics - I'll aways (ironically) be pro building UP than the constant expansion and waste. I'm sure you'll find that amusing too.
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This 100%. Trust me, here in Texas (Austin) it is far worse. So much of the past has been wiped out and replaced with tacky value engineered crap. I wonder why developers don't just build heavy duty circus tents at this point.
 
TC_zoid said:
In high school our psychology class took a road trip to visit this building and its "occupants." I will never forget what I saw and heard. I'm a big believer in restoration of older and noteworthy buildings, but not this one. It's too sprawling and highly energy inefficient. I can find a dozen other reasons to not invest a dime in this other than to raze it. Mercy Hospital was a different scenario due to its vertical and more efficient nature. And there are no associated feel-goods with this structure. I could elaborate on the happenings inside of a mental institution but it would be far too depressing.
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In high school my psychology class took a similar trip to the state hospital in Montana. Everyone should see the things we saw. It would remind them just how lucky they are. Think Bedlum.
 
University of Maine at Augusta breaks ground on residential hall in Hallowell
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University of Maine at Augusta breaks ground on residential hall in Hallowell

UMA has been developing student housing since 2019. Existing housing reached capacity, with 40 students placed in temporary accommodations this academic year.
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Good looking project and lucky students....Hallowell is such a charming little city
 
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