Distorted like a giant alien Halloween mask
Conspiracy theorist instantly set to wonder, however, since the owner, Cinda Jones, wished to demolish it a couple years ago but was prevented by a one year "demolition delay" order of the Amherst Historical Commission.
All that remains is the view
The public safety hazard it presented was the main reason she cited for the demolition, as it could suddenly fall and do collateral damage. Like this for instance:
That demolition order expired July 28th, thus Ms. Jones was free to demolish it that very day, kind of like what Amherst College did with an old fence around one of their historic houses on college street. Now it will cost even more to dispose of the remaining rubble.
Historic preservation is a worthy, noble endeavor that dates back almost to the founding of our great nation (plus fifty years of course). But property rights -- "A man's home is his castle"-- dates back to the very day of our founding.
Once the pile is cleared and the area zoning changed, a new mixed use development (commercial and residential), one with a great view, will rise like a Phoenix from the ashes of the old trolley barn. All aboard!
A brief history of the local Trolley by Jonathan Tucker