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When: Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Where: Boston City Archives, 201 Rivermoor Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132. Focus: The history and effects of urban renewal projects in Greater Boston Snacks? Yes! We will provide refreshments. You do not need to be an experienced Wikipedia editor in order to attend, just bring a willingness to learn. |
Event Details edit
In the 1950s, the urban renewal idea hit Boston and affected many different neighborhoods within the city. The redevelopment of Scollay Square into Government Center, the demolition of much of the West End and significant areas in the South End, Brighton, and Charlestown, as well as sporadic improvements. Additionally, road projects such as the Inner Belt and the Central Artery drastically changed the face of the city. This edit-a-thon will focus on neighborhoods and streets affected, key policy makers, and the effects that lasted throughout the city for many years.
About Us edit
The City of Boston Archives is the repository for all official records that must be kept to document both the history of the municipal government in Boston and the legal rights of its citizens. The City Archives holds records for over 60 current and historic government entities and departments. The bulk of these records consist of documentation of the history of Boston since incorporation as a city in 1822, although some records go back to the early 17th century. Since our inception in 1989, the City Archives has worked to open our city’s rich historic record to researchers of all types and to enable Bostonians to easily access the records that preserve the history of their communities.
Schedule edit
Please remember to bring a laptop and power supply.
9:30-10:00am: Check-in and welcome
10:00-10:30am: Beginner intro to Wikipedia editing
10:30-10:45am: Self-organize and choose article topics/tasks
10:45-3:30: Edit party! (with a break for pizza)
3:30-3:45pm: Wrap-up and thanks
Logistics edit
- Location and directions If taking public transit, use the #36 bus which leaves from Forest Hills Station.
- Twitter: @archivesboston
- What to Bring: Attendees should bring their own laptops and power cords
- Contact the organizers: If you have questions ahead of time, contact archives@boston.gov. For directions and help finding the building on the day of, call the Archives at 617-635-1195
- Meetup.com page: [1]
Sign up edit
Attending edit
Marta Erin (talk) 14:19, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
AmandaRR123 (talk) 13:11, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
Salemhistorian (talk) 14:19, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
Kmika11 (talk) 14:20, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
NegMawon (talk) 17:46, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
Participating Remotely edit
Regrets edit
Suggested Topics edit
Photos
- Gabe has graciously shared a list of articles that need photos. Articles that need photos
- Relevant Flickr Collections:
People
- Edward Logue (Gabe also has a draft article about Ed Logue that we may work on finishing. [Logue Draft]
- Mayor John Collins
Places/Projects
- West End
- New York Streets
- North Harvard Street area
- Government Center/Scollay Square
- Central Artery
- Downtown Boston
Resources edit
Wikipedia Help edit
Results edit
New articles created edit
Articles expanded and improved edit
- added photo portrait to article on mayor John Hynes (politician) and List of Boston mayors
- added photo portrait to article on city councilor Bruce Bolling
- added categories to Geo Swan's Commons uploads
- added photo to Richard Cushing
- added photo to West End, Boston Marta Erin (talk) 15:28, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
- edited the political background and implementation sections of West End, BostonSalemhistorian (talk) 16:00, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
- added photos to Government Center, Boston Marta Erin (talk) 17:38, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
- added section "Land Fill" to Boston Harbor Kmika11 (talk) 18:17, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
- added photos to Boston City Hall Marta Erin (talk) 19:02, 21 October 2014 (UTC)
- added photos to West End, Boston and South End, Boston