what a subject, if a tool is broken, I think it is ok to make another use, same with garden tools.
vintage auto, I hate to see good vintage, not common auto's turned into hot rod, even though I like hot rods.
same with very old buildings in great condition torn down to build stores or offices.
but like Noel stated, it is theirs to do what their mind tells them to do.
NOTE; I am not a Saint ! I put a implement wrench in cement near to my garage door, I had 4 of the same no name wrenches.
and on the other end, I have a cylinder. head from a old Ford flathead engine, it still has the rusty coil mounted on it, it is not in
cement, just white pebble stones around it. I still have the other head with the oil filter mounted on it. late 40's - early 50's