In Plainfield, developer, preservationists in fight over fate of two old homes -- Road Transportation, Windham County -- chicagotribune.com: "Main Street Plainfield remained frozen in time for more than a century. These days, though, with suburban sprawl engulfing the village, only a few Greek revival homes survive alongside chain stores and offices.
A Walgreens built where an 1837 cobbler shop once stood is a bitter reminder for some old-timers of just how much the historic corridor has changed. A new threat of losing two more pioneer homes has galvanized residents who fear the village may lose its special allure if demolitions continue."
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From Mystery Reader comes this story of a clash between historic preservation and the need to accommodate growth in a fast-growing area southwest of Chicago.
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