There can be legitimate discussion of whether a particular structure is the "highest and best use" for a piece of property. Yet that determination cannot be made solely on the physical condition of the structure alone. This is an example of why historical documentation is so important. Only so much information can be passed on in an abstract - a structure or piece of property gains so much more significance when oral histories and historical photos are attached.

Perhaps some buildings are not worth preserving. However, it is important to recognize that even an "old shed" can have personal significance to someone with childhood memories of using it.