Boston by Map

When:
Tuesday, Feb 05, 2019 6:00p -
7:00p

Where:
Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library
700 Boylston St
Boston, MA

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Admission:
FREE

Categories:
Lectures & Conferences

Event website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/222362288665773/

Interested in Boston history? Like old maps of the city? This class will show you how to use historic maps to illustrate Boston’s history. It will include a brief survey of historic maps of Boston, where to find them online, and how to compare them by overlaying digital images.


We’ll also take a short look at the georeferencing and map set tools on the Leventhal Map Center’s digital collections.


This event is free, but seats are limited. Seats will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis, starting at 5:45.


Note: this event is taking place in the Community Learning Center classroom on the mezzanine of the Johnson Building in the BPL in Copley Square. Questions? Email us: [email protected].

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