There is an ongoing debate about whether new buildings should resemble old buildings.

The new buildings downtown, next to the Fargo theatre, are an example. Although they are designed to blend with old structures, they are not indistinguishable from the old structures. They have modern flourishes here and there.

I am in agreement with those who say this is the way it should be done. Blend but don't imitate. Building new structures that look identical to turn-of-the-century properties will inevitably devalue and decrease the impact of actual historic structures.