TEPaul,
If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one should be worth far more.
You can discuss Crump, Colt, and Coitus all you want, either in a historical context or in the context of hypotheticals.
The facts remain crystal clear, the 12th hole has been abandoned, architecturally. over the years, and as a result, the visuals and play of the hole have been compromised.
Whether it was due to benign neglect or intent is irrelevant.
The only important issue is, WILL Pine Valley reclaim the architecture features lost over time ?
And, if not, WHY not ?
Don't the custodians of every golf course have the obligation to return their course to it's architectural high water mark ?
Certainly, even novices and experts like yourself can see that the above photo represents a vast improvement over what exists there today.