Fake? (A re-examination)

We've long admired the detail on the power tools that grace the side of the Storey Machinery building on Central Parkway

And we were initially excited to get a closer look with the demolition of neighboring structures.

But.

We now know that it's been a lie. Of a sort.

The power tools were painted and then hung on the side of the building,

not directly applied.

Should we be offended? Is this a bait and switch? 
Should we be more upset by the loss of the older structures next door?

Or should we just take it as it is?