history: Went for a visit to the place I grew up and it has gone down hill a lot since I was there last. Very sad. A lot of the houses look so run down and dilapidated. 
current: I visited my old home town recently and it has gone down hill so much.  A lot of the houses are run down and dilapidated. So sad.
next: That sucks..... always bad to see something like that. Did you atleast enjoy your trip? 