Forests For Houses
1964 • Lancaster, PA, USA
When my grandparents had just moved into their home after getting married, the beautiful acres of forest across from their property was cut down and destroyed in order to build new housing units. They had chosen their home because of the peace and quiet surrounding them as well as the beautiful view they had outside their bedroom window.
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