The Forgotten City

This website of images is quite interesting for numerous reasons. From the pictures shown, it’s very obvious that the buildings and lampposts were made back in the day by the construction of the design. The purpose of this page is a reminder of how New York City should still be like. The authenticity of New York is rapidly diminishing because of society. There are so many changes being made to fit our lifestyles that many are forgetting about the past. You get the impressions that there are certain things such as the lamppost and churches that they’re trying to hang on to so everything doesn’t become entirely modernized. It’s understandable that they’re trying to leave some things old fashion but, I don’t agree with it. We live in a new generation. It’s inevitable that modifications are going to be done. I like to think of it as out with the old and in with the new. The ways of lifestyles are constantly altering so there’ll be changes made with it.
The image that caught my attention was the old model version of a lamppost. Today, lampposts are built with a different kind of material compared to the ones manufactured in the past. It’s designed to be more durable enabling it to withstand most catastrophic weather conditions. The modern lampposts are beneficial in a couple ways. Not only is it safer to the surrounding environment but also, saves the economy thousands of dollars to make repairs. Therefore, there aren’t any excuses to save any deteriorating type artifacts. There’s a reason why it isn’t created in that form anymore.
People have to learn how to let go and accept change. In this case change its simply for the better. They just have to cope with the fact that nothing in this world remains unaltered forever. Change is a part of life. For the people that are unwilling to let go of the past can only cherish the memories that they once had. That might be difficult for them to do but unfortunately in their situation it’s the only thing they can do.