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Historic Capitol Street in Charleston, West Virginia

Studies from architecture and engineering firms support that idea, showing that rehabilitation projects are usually 10 to 30 percent less expensive than new construction.

Investors repaired buildings on Capitol Street in Charleston rather than demolishing them.

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