Ten Views of Augie: A Historical Geography of uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø

Dr. Matt Fockler, assistant professor of geography, will present this year's spring program of the uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Historical Society, "Ten Views of Augie: A Historical Geography of uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø." 

Using maps, documents, and photographs as keystones, Dr. Fockler will describe the geographic evolution of the uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø campus in Rock Island from 1872 to the present. He uses creative mapping, "repeat"
photography, and archival research to connect uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø's past landscapes to the present. Repeat photography involves reshooting a historic photo from the same location. Using this technique, along with overlays and animations, he can describe change over time.

The uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Historical Society, founded in 1930, exists to preserve the history of uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø, and its relationship to the Lutheran Church and to Swedish-American immigration and culture. Its annual spring program is open to members and non-members alike, free of charge.

Free parking is available in the Centennial Hall lot, located on the northwest corner of 38th Street and 7th Avenue.