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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I grew up in a place where all of the houses date to the 1920s and earlier.  These houses have period details, e.g. foyers with sidelights; built-ins in the living areas and bedrooms; wonderful old hardwood floors; funny little rooms and nooks here and there.  They sit on 1/4 acre lots surrounded by mature trees and landscaping.

I could never consider living in a new, large home because it would feel cold and un-homey to me.  I want a yard that has been gardened for decades, and trees that soar over me.  I want plaster walls and interesting built-ins.  Yes, I know you can have e.g. built-ins and crown molding in new houses, but the feel of them is altogether different from the feel of a house built in 1920.

No thanks.[/quote]

strange.  Do you commute via horse and buggy?[/quote]

Good one.[/quote]

You two probably think that being inside the National Cathedral in DC is nicer than being inside Notre Dame.  After all, 20th century construction beats 13th century construction.[/quote]

Most of the old housing in this area is not notre dame material.[/quote]

Agreed, but the PP those two were making fun of wasn't referring to old housing here.  He was referring much more generally to certain 1920s construction with character.  Comparing that preference to horse+buggy is silly.[/quote]

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