WXXI News
The town of Penfield has to decide what to do with the Clark Road Barn — a local historic structure.
A number of other local towns have moved to preserve old barns, and a group of residents in Penfield want the same approach. But the town is considering several options, including demolition.
So how do our local towns decide what is worth saving? When is a structure deemed essential because of its historic character, and when is it a burden? Our guests discuss why they want towns to slow down and prioritize preservation over demolition.
In studio:
- Katie Andres, co-producer of the documentary, "Still Standing: The Barns of J.T. Wells & Sons"
- Larry Francer, assistant director of the Landmark Society of Western New York
- Michael Jarvis, Ph.D., professor of history and archaeology at the University of Rochester
