Or: How about we copy U. City?
In 2010, U. City mounted a fascinating exhibition of some of their historic photographs. It was unusual because it was outside. This allowed the photographs to be displayed as close as possible to the spot where they were originally taken. They were supported by inexpensive temporary frames made of 2 x4’s. The photographs looked as if they were printed on glass but I imagine it may have been some form of plexiglass. This allowed the viewer to look right through them and align them with some of the buildings that still exist such as the City Hall.
I’ve no record of the photographer who mounted this exhibition but her (I think it was a her) name shouldn’t be too hard to discover or perhaps she’ll get wind of this post. Simplest thing would be just to hire her if she’s willing to do another version of her very interesting installation. This would be the best approach because a: she already knows how to do it and b: it was her idea.
Following I’ve posted a few of the photos from her installation and then I’ll post some of our historic photos that I think folks would enjoy seeing in such a setting.
I absolutely love this idea……hopefully you can get this approved and done sooner, rather than later. I really enjoyed seeing the U. City ones….and the ones you think would benefit from this idea. I know that Citizens Bank has many more of these photos….as they are posted in the bank…or used to be. They started putting them on the walls there, while I worked there in the 1990’s. One of them has some of my relatives on the MRH school steps, as students. Just a wonderful idea….
I think its a great idea, are the translucent images plexi or glass? I could see concern around glass. Doug, I would love to help support this idea. Let me know how I can help.
Great idea, Doug,
Sharon and Gary Tash
Great idea! Fully support having this done all around Maplewood!
Doug I absolutely love the idea of the glass pictures posted around town. Hopefully the artist who came up with this creative idea sees your article. I would have several photos to share, as you know.