When he returned in 1965, he was shocked at how much the area had declined.

The area declined with the rest of Downtown in the 1960s and '70s.

As industry moved out, the population and the area declined.

The area declined, becoming home to some industry and warehouses.

Long a successful shopping hub, the area declined during the 70's and 80's.

The area declined in the 70's and 80's but recently has experienced something of a renaissance.

The area declined during the Depression, as the larger single-family homes became too costly to keep up.

Although the area was declining, that has reversed in recent years, as more investors buy and restore the houses.

"But when shown the national picture, the total area has not declined in the massive way people thought."

The area declined after the Romans left, but by the 13th century there was a growing settlement of smallholders.