All-American town sits in the shadow of its violent neighbor. Now, as the liberal hellhole sparks global outrage, stunned locals reveal how the 'Queen City' was destroyed
The quaint streets are packed with historic Queen Anne and Greek Revival-style buildings occupied by mom-and-pop businesses.
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