Defacing old appears fashionable in some countries whereas others a taking care of what they have inherited. Cannot alter the past only learn from it so makes no sense in destroying what you have.
Written history gives us a good idea of where we came from, too many conjure up tales of old told, they hold no bearing yet get treated as truth.
Buildings, content within, normally hold great stories framed over time, this makes your visit into Boston a wonderful day out.