Marker map makes new website a historic envy
NORWICH – The Chenango County Historical Society is bringing history into the twenty-first century by unveiling a new website design that features updated CCHS newsletters, museum information, exhibit photos and an impressive new virtual exhibit entirely available online.
“We knew our website was in rough shape and outdated,” admitted CCHS Director Alan Estus. It was only by way of collaboration between Historical Society members, along with the volunteer efforts of website developers Chris Bishop and Mike Gray, that the historical society not only updated its website but also added a new feature that the rest of New York State “should be jealous of,” said Estus.
Along with the general information often expected of any organization’s website, CCHS is proud to feature their “Historical Markers of Chenango County” – an online map that utilizes Google Map software to allow anyone to view New York State historical markers established throughout Chenango County.
Since the mid 1930s, more than 80 blue and yellow New York State historical site markers have been posted in all 21 townships of the county, explained Estus. Organizations pay a fee of more than $900 to have these signs posted, he said, which includes the sign, state research for historical accuracy and continued maintenance of the sign.
“What we have done is tour Chenango County to gather information about these signs and made them available to view online,” said Estus. He went on to say that since it is online software, the map is also available to view on mobile devices.
“If you’re traveling and pass a marker that you want to read, you can pull it up on your phone as you’re traveling down the road,” Estus said.
“It’s highly customized, which is not usually something seen in Google maps,” noted Bishop, who has worked closely with Gray for the last four months to develop the map. “As simple as it looks, there’s a lot going on there. It’s a really neat piece of software,” he added.
In the coming months, CCHS hopes to further develop its website, adding new maps for other historical sites including Chenango County schools, canals and cemeteries.
“Each map is going to be specially customized for each exhibit,” said Gray. “It’s a great idea to have this information free and available to anyone.”
Said Estus, “This advancement in technology fosters historic preservation more than anything else ... We’re hoping that this is going to give more incentive get more people interested in the organization.”
The “Historical Markers of Chenango County,” along with additional information about the Chenango County Historical Society, can be found on the CCHS website, www.chenangohistorical.org.
“We knew our website was in rough shape and outdated,” admitted CCHS Director Alan Estus. It was only by way of collaboration between Historical Society members, along with the volunteer efforts of website developers Chris Bishop and Mike Gray, that the historical society not only updated its website but also added a new feature that the rest of New York State “should be jealous of,” said Estus.
Along with the general information often expected of any organization’s website, CCHS is proud to feature their “Historical Markers of Chenango County” – an online map that utilizes Google Map software to allow anyone to view New York State historical markers established throughout Chenango County.
Since the mid 1930s, more than 80 blue and yellow New York State historical site markers have been posted in all 21 townships of the county, explained Estus. Organizations pay a fee of more than $900 to have these signs posted, he said, which includes the sign, state research for historical accuracy and continued maintenance of the sign.
“What we have done is tour Chenango County to gather information about these signs and made them available to view online,” said Estus. He went on to say that since it is online software, the map is also available to view on mobile devices.
“If you’re traveling and pass a marker that you want to read, you can pull it up on your phone as you’re traveling down the road,” Estus said.
“It’s highly customized, which is not usually something seen in Google maps,” noted Bishop, who has worked closely with Gray for the last four months to develop the map. “As simple as it looks, there’s a lot going on there. It’s a really neat piece of software,” he added.
In the coming months, CCHS hopes to further develop its website, adding new maps for other historical sites including Chenango County schools, canals and cemeteries.
“Each map is going to be specially customized for each exhibit,” said Gray. “It’s a great idea to have this information free and available to anyone.”
Said Estus, “This advancement in technology fosters historic preservation more than anything else ... We’re hoping that this is going to give more incentive get more people interested in the organization.”
The “Historical Markers of Chenango County,” along with additional information about the Chenango County Historical Society, can be found on the CCHS website, www.chenangohistorical.org.
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