Northampton Catches Up To Tear-down Trend

Northampton, Massachusetts faces an uglier side of successful economic revitalization.

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August 23, 2004, 12:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

A Connecticut couple plans to demolish their 19th century home on Barrett Place and build a new home there.If the demolition goes forward, it will be one of the first houses in reasonable condition in the city to be torn down to make way for a modern home.

Thanks to Amy Verel

FULL STORY: Historic building to be demolished - Barrett Place house said part of new trend toward 'tear-downs'

Thursday, August 19, 2004 in Daily Hampshire Gazette

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