>>40747136
Yep, we see this narrative being spun time and again that supposedly burgeoning towns, in many cases on the very frontiers of American civilization, were apparently prioritizing the construction of massive architecturally extravagant courthouses, insane asylums, and capitol buildings when their populations were just a mere few thousand people in number. Completely unbelievable.

Here’s a few entry level resources for those itt who are new to this field of research:

https://youtube.com/@oldworldex

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyHwsN1Rg4IrnKvZooIdInfR1jhvLzYhC&si=8Qcg9g91HzB1Nrv3