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Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC. Located at H and 15th Streets, NW the hotel was built in 1887 and quickly became a fashionable apartment hotel for members of Congress. In an effort to compete with other hotels the Shoreham was renovated and enlarged in 1902. It was razed in 1929 to make way for an office building.

Historypin Turns Street View into Time Machine

On August 6, 2010 By

The web efficacy group We Are What We Do recently launched Historypin, a web application that provides a new way for the world to see and share history.
The site allows users to share images from their personal photo albums, as well as the stories behind them. To date, pictures have been provided from various national archives, [...]

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Some sites like What Phu in Laos (pictured) include an archaeological site plan and 3D buildings.

Global Heritage Network Monitors Sites in Developing World

On June 25, 2010 By

Global Heritage Fund recently announced the launch of Global Heritage Network, an interactive web application designed to increase global awareness of threats facing heritage in developing countries. The web app, now in its beta version, was created using Google Earth and high-resolution satellite imagery donated by Digital Globe. In addition to providing an early warning [...]

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Gulf Coast Cultural Resources and Environmental Sensitivity Map

Interactive Map: Gulf Coast Cultural Resources

On May 13, 2010 By

NCPTT has prepared an interactive map showing Gulf Coast cultural resources within the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) zone. This zone is established by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

This map below plots resources listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes National Park Service sites and National Historic Landmarks.

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Figure 1. This early 1900s image shows the historic character of Old North Cemetery. Initially focused on functionality, the character was enhanced over time as impressive tree plantings created a scenic, park‐like landscape. Courtesy City of Hartford Archives.

Nationwide Cemetery Preservation Summit Abstracts and Video

On April 20, 2009 By

Schedule and abstracts for the Nationwide Cemetery Preservation Summit from October 19-21, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Register before September 11, 2009 for $299 ($399 thereafter).

Key sessions are expected to include Archeology, Mapping and Documentation, Landscapes, Engineering Challenges, Issues in National Cemeteries, and Materials Conservation.

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Ground-Penetrating Radar Techniques and Three-Dimensional Computer Mapping (1998-36)

On September 22, 2008 By

New techniques of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) acquisition and computer processing were tested at archaeological sites in the American Southwest and found to be highly effective in producing images of buried archaeological features.

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Finding and Mapping Buried Archaeological Features in the American Southwest: New Ground-Penetrating Radar Techniques and Three-Dimensional Computer Mapping (1998-04)

On September 22, 2008 By

New techniques of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) acquisition and computer processing were tested at buried archaeological sites in the American Southwest.

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