While it would be great if it could stay in the area, I'm not going to prefer scrapping the boat over someone getting the opportunity to enjoy it like we did.
What saddens me is the Metro area's lack of a preservation ethic and shows a disregard for the things our parents and grandparents considered beautiful and useful.

While we cannot and should not hold onto everything built in previous generations, some things that connect us to our past should.
I believe Chicago and New York City have found that balance, while we have nearly cast it all away. Although, we could be like other Western cities, devoid of most of their architectural heritage.