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The subsequent decades saw Naples wrestle with the question of how to balance rapid development while respecting its historical roots. The iconic Naples Hotel faced demolition in 1964, prompting an outcry from locals as the new modernizations began to overshadow the quaintness that had attracted many to Naples in the first place. By the mid-1970s, more luxurious properties and the burgeoning condo market flourished, prompting discussions about maintaining community character amidst transformation.