Apr
14
Exhibit Plan
April 14, 2014 | 2 Comments
Omeka For my online Omeka exhibit, I intend to organize my items into an exhibit showing D.C roads in general terms. For this exhibit, I would like to include a variety of materials such as maps, and websites. Eventually I would like to add a few books into my exhibit, but have yet to go […]
Apr
4
Data Map: D.C Roads and Design
April 4, 2014 | 2 Comments
Data MapĀ In the creation of my Google data map, I not only encountered problems, but came to the realization that perhaps a map would not be useful in conveying information for my project. My research has gone mainly into the layout and design of D.C, pertaining in specifics to the roads. Since roads […]
Feb
26
Roads and Structure
February 26, 2014 | Leave a Comment
Final Project Proposal For my final project I would like to explore the history behind the set up of D.C. The unique non grid like pattern of roads using the diagonals is interesting and I would like to learn more about the architects who drew up the design, the modifications, and execution of the idea. […]
Feb
19
Possible Research Topics
February 19, 2014 | Leave a Comment
For the final research project, I have found topics pertaining to Washington D.C that are interesting and will be informative to research. First Topic: Architecture Washington architecture not only is some of the most diverse architecture, but calls into play multiple heritages and cultures.The architecture of Washington DC is not uniform and shows great variations. […]
Feb
10
Digitized Primary Sources
February 10, 2014 | 1 Comment
Both sources chosen are primary sources which are portrayed through the digital means of a website. One depicts a collection of maps of D.C (source 1) and the other depicts a chronicling of America with a focus of D.C (source 2). Source 1: The maps depict a variety of information from a general map with […]