Directions: Read Artist Statement for information about the project and short biographical information about the presenters Scroll down to the map, expand it by clicking on the top right corner[…]
Author: Alexa
Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village Photo Presentation
Williamsburg
Williamsburg Photo Presentation
Overlook Mountain House Visit
In the early 1800s, the Hudson Valley became a popular vacation spot for rich New York City residents. Developers throughout upstate New York capitalized on this demand for a taste[…]
Meeting with Yukie Ohta
Last week we met with Yukie Ohta, an archivist and founder of the Soho Memory Project, in order to discuss our findings after photographing Williamsburg, Greenwich Village, and the Financial[…]
Critical Reflections
CR #1: I’m beginning this project with very little knowledge about preservation and how it relates to New York history. I already know that there will be different motives driving[…]
Alexa Moskowitz – Final Project Proposal
Final Project Proposal: We will compare old photos of New York City and State historical sites with ones that we take. We will do research on the context and preservation[…]
Alexa Moskowitz – Learning/Work/Documentation Plan
Learning Goals Our key learning goals for this project are: Learn about the fundamentals of preservation through research and connections Discover more about the current state of New York through[…]
Alexa Moskowitz – Action Plan
Connections Within the next few weeks, we will talk to our contact at the Dutchess Land Conservancy about preservation. Ellen Henneberry is the Director of Development at the Dutchess Land Conservancy,[…]
Alexa Moskowitz – Working Draft post #1/ Plan
In 10th grade, we studied local history through old photos and walking tours. Initially, I didn’t think this would be as captivating as it was. I loved comparing places I[…]
Alexa- 5 Minute Purpose Pitch
My purpose statement: “To connect with people so that the world becomes a safer and healthier place” I think this makes a lot of sense for me and the direction[…]
Alexa- My Purpose Statement
I have a pretty good idea of the area I would like to focus on for my senior project. Whether in the health of people or the health of the[…]
Alexa- project prototypes
I would like to focus primarily on maternal health in America or climate change. These topics could both be connected by policy and natural resources. These are both important and[…]