Piehole

One man’s abandoned building is another’s historical masterpiece.

Courtesy of Westwood Concern

Every year, property owners and preservationists face-off in disputes over buildings that are all but forgotten. Decrepit, neglected and vacant properties become the flag around which grassroots preservationists rally, hailing a structure for its architectural or historical significance. Owners of these properties typically cite maintenance costs or development projects as reasons for their demolition, and frequently resent what is perceived as an assault on their rights when blocked from carrying out their plans. Courtrooms across the country – and here in Cincinnati – are the battlefields where wars are waged to preserve historic buildings.

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Strolling through the laid-back, cobblestone streets of Amsterdam, a relaxed lifestyle is apparent. Cafes, bicycles and pups are everywhere. People and their best friends own shops and frequent restaurants — just another day in the neighborhood.

Shot on an iPhone.

Photo by: Jon Keeling http://www.keelingphoto.com/