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Work On Display: Mapping History

In order to map out the rich history of Mount Vernon Place, historian Daniel Allende has unearthed a bounty of historical documents, records, and primary sources. Mapping History utilizes his findings as the basis of informational plaques. Through Allende’s interpretive plaques, visitors are invited to discover a new way of understanding this ripe historic landmark. Plaques with an accompanying audio cell phone tour educate visitors about some of the unknown history of Mount Vernon Place, suggesting that history has multiple layers and is more than meets the eye.

 

Artist: Daniel Allende