The wrecking ball is looming over historic buildings in the town of Schwyz. With land in short supply on Lake Zurich, it’s not too hard to get permission to tear down dilapidated buildings. Many historic buildings were never listed, so even houses dating back to the 12th century have been demolished in recent years, leaving historical associations up in arms.

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