San Francisco Wants to Destroy a 96-Year-Old's Defining Artwork
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San Francisco is considering destroying a 96-year-old fountain designed by Arnaud Vaillancourt, sparking debate about art preservation and urban development, with commenters weighing in on the city's priorities and the artwork's cultural significance.
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I don't think sentimentalism should be a factor. That said it looks distinctive enough to save to me.