Originally Posted by 1069

There is nothing old in America. Everything here is new compared to Europe.
I love historic architecture, which is why I adore New Orleans and go there whenever possible.
The city I live in- with a population of just under one million- did not exist a hundred and fifty years ago.
I mean literally; there was nothing here. Every bit of it is modern, comparatively speaking.

I love places with a history, places that make me feel connected to the past.