3.27.2008
Hyde Park Townsman
Matthew Renda of the Hyde Park Townsman wrote another great article about the project in this weeks paper. Here is a link to the article - Media Project.
Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce
I gave a short talk at the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce this morning. So a thank you goes out to Liz Rogers and John Paxton for helping make that happen. I'm hopeful that the business owners of Hyde Park will support the project by talking about it and letting me post info.
3.22.2008
Friday
Friday was a busy day meeting with several people in Hyde Park -
Was first at the home of former town supervisor Nancy Alden. As a resource for historical material about Hyde Park, she has a vast knowledge. I will be meeting with her through out the year to talk further and view some of the material she holds.
Next, I met with Herb and Barbara Sweet at Cranberrys Cafe in Hyde Park. Herb passed along two dvd's worth of material that I need to look through from his collections. While Barbara passed on her ideas of who I should talk to further.
Barbara was also kind enough to walk over to meet Dot Chenevert at her floral shop. Dot organizes the Hyde Park Farmers Market, which takes place at the drive in. As it is Easter weekend, I'll be following up with Dot in the next few weeks.
Finally, I caught up with Greg Callahan at the Library to talk further. The library holds several files of images that relate to Hyde Park History. As a part of my efforts, I have promised to digitize those images for the Library.
Was first at the home of former town supervisor Nancy Alden. As a resource for historical material about Hyde Park, she has a vast knowledge. I will be meeting with her through out the year to talk further and view some of the material she holds.
Next, I met with Herb and Barbara Sweet at Cranberrys Cafe in Hyde Park. Herb passed along two dvd's worth of material that I need to look through from his collections. While Barbara passed on her ideas of who I should talk to further.
Barbara was also kind enough to walk over to meet Dot Chenevert at her floral shop. Dot organizes the Hyde Park Farmers Market, which takes place at the drive in. As it is Easter weekend, I'll be following up with Dot in the next few weeks.
Finally, I caught up with Greg Callahan at the Library to talk further. The library holds several files of images that relate to Hyde Park History. As a part of my efforts, I have promised to digitize those images for the Library.
3.19.2008
Hyde Park Welcome Video
Here is a link to some video footage that the Town of Hyde Park is supplying.
Town of Hyde Park - Click on community videos on the green image
Town of Hyde Park - Click on community videos on the green image
Technology
I was just on the phone with New City Video, a equipment rental in New York City.
Was talking with them about renting a projector for the display of the video at the drive in. According to their recommendation, I need a christie HD projector (30,000 Lumen) with a 3.2 lens to cover the entire screen. Plus, there will be some peripheral costs with power and cabling. Needless to say that this has blown any conception that I had for my budget.
Balancing the technology needs and the overall costs of the project, is going to be a challenge. Though, I've decided to not settle for second best.
Looks like I will be hitting the pavement looking for funding.
Was talking with them about renting a projector for the display of the video at the drive in. According to their recommendation, I need a christie HD projector (30,000 Lumen) with a 3.2 lens to cover the entire screen. Plus, there will be some peripheral costs with power and cabling. Needless to say that this has blown any conception that I had for my budget.
Balancing the technology needs and the overall costs of the project, is going to be a challenge. Though, I've decided to not settle for second best.
Looks like I will be hitting the pavement looking for funding.
3.18.2008
Donations
For anyone interested in donating material!!!
You may contact me at hydeparkproject@gmail.com or call 845.889.8181. The Hyde Park Free library is also accepting donations for this project. As of tomorrow, you can stop by the library, drop off material and receive a receipt for your donation.
You may contact me at hydeparkproject@gmail.com or call 845.889.8181. The Hyde Park Free library is also accepting donations for this project. As of tomorrow, you can stop by the library, drop off material and receive a receipt for your donation.
Video
It is always great to hear about content, in terms of this project.
Today, I heard form the Culinary Institute. They are donating some material from their vast library of resources for students. I thank them for that. Also on the horizon is a meeting with the Hyde Park School District. We will be talking further about working with students at FDR High School.
Today, I heard form the Culinary Institute. They are donating some material from their vast library of resources for students. I thank them for that. Also on the horizon is a meeting with the Hyde Park School District. We will be talking further about working with students at FDR High School.
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