Arrested decay

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Arrested decay is a term used to refer to the limited preservation of abandoned or ruined buildings. It was coined by the U.S. State of California to explain its approach to the preservation of the ghost town of Bodie. The concept is most frequently invoked in relation to the preservation of war ruins as memorials.