Should old houses be preserved because of their age? That’s a question that often divides the residents of cities and towns.

On one side of the issue are preservationists. These are people who believe that many older buildings should be preserved as important reminders of the past.

Developers, on the other hand, often want to demolish older buildings so that they can rebuild newer structures, such as condominiums or shopping centers.

The two opposing sides sometimes become embroiled in a kerfuffle (see definition and hear pronunciation below) that must be resolved through public hearings.

If you’d like to learn more about historically significant buildings, read here for some remarkable stories: www.PreservationNation.org

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What do you think is the best way to resolve a kerfuffle over a historic building?

Kerfuffle: A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

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