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Ghosts as Urban Indicators
Simmons Buntin | Thu, May 1st, 2008 | City: Bisbee | Tags: simmons buntin, downtown, arizona, historic preservation, bisbee, urban indicators, economic development, mining, ghost town, ghosts | 0
Given its wild history, mountain geography, and distinct architecture, it’s no wonder that people would want to haunt the historic mining town of Bisbee, Arizona. But what do the town’s ghosts tell us about the livability of this place? What kind of urban indicator can spirits be?
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What Rock ‘n Roll and the National Register of Historic Places (Don’t) Have in Common
Simmons Buntin | Wed, Mar 26th, 2008 | Category: Commentary | Tags: simmons buntin, building, tucson, growth, architecture, historic preservation, music, the economist, rock and roll, national register of historic places | 0
Hey buddy, being old doesn’t make it classic. The same is true for architecture, though here I substitute historic for classic. A recent article in The Economist troubles me in a similar way.
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