Other points of interest (POI) These points of interest will be placed on a larger scale map. (A small-scale map shows less detail, but a larger land area. For instance, a USAnational map is a much smaller-scale map than a map showing the details of the City of Fort Lauderdale. Objects appear larger on a large-scale map.) In random order (as people suggest them), here are points of interest Architectural POI Schubert Motel (fabulous line with the sign on the entrance) >>>>>>>>> see also: Publix at David Blvd and 35th street Historical POI Al Capone House: Two blicks south of Harmony Isle store in Gateway Plaza The Gateway Shopping Plaza is the first shopping center in Broward County. The Gateway Cinema celebrated its 50th anniversary recently (2001?). Artistic POI Gateway Shopping Center -- in particular, Harmony Isle Gallery (a favorite location for spontaneous artistic displays, such as the "Yellow shows on telephone pole") and the blue bicycles near the International Bicycle Shop Mural on the wall south of Gateway Cinema (on the south wall fo the convenience store): a nice On Las Olas: The Mural on the south side of the Floridian Restaurant. TO SUGGEST MORE POINTS OF INTEREST, please write to Steve McCrea at talkinternational@yahoo.com. Thanks! More examples of interesting artwork combined with the cityscape... The Bogota Symposium From: Anthony Abbate [mailto:anthonyabbate@earthlink.net] Subject: Bogota Symposium Through the Arango Design Foundation and with the help of local sponsors, including Tom Gustafson, there will be a symposium and presentation of the Bogota Project in October in Fort Lauderdale. The invited guest presenters include Dr. Enrique Penalosa, Ex-Mayor of Bogota who was instrumental in getting the project underway; Mr. Jose Salazar, Director of the "Taller de la Ciudad" (City-Studio) who was responsible for the overall design of the infrastructure and urban design elements; and Mr. Lorenzo Castro, Director of Planning and Logistics for the project. They will describe the public process and the design process for this remarkable project which won the Stockholm Challenge Award in 2000, being selected from among 600 cities world-wide. More information at: http://www.ecoplan.org/votebogota2000/general/bogotaproject.htm |
| The aha!WALK answers those questions you've always wondered about: "Oh, that's why it's called Broward County" (for the answer, see the plaque on the north side of the Main Library) The aha!WALK helps you have that "Aha!" experience, when you learn who D.C. Alexander was (visit the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and find out!) To guide visitors and residents around the Art, Architecture and History of Fort Lauderdale, the highlights of the city are grouped into WALKS. For interesting photos and history of Fort Lauderdale, visit these sites: www.oldfortlauderdale.org To see a virtual tour of public art in Fort Lauderdale, see the Broward County Cultural Affairs web page. http://www.broward.org/arts/home.htm Click here and visit the WALKS on the INDEX MAP |
| History/ARTWALK Also called the aha!walk The name of this walk is under development... There's the Riverwalk along the river, and there are many points of interest for fans of history. architecture and art. The WALK has interesting History and ART (H/ARTWALK). By adding architectural points of interest, vistors and long-time residents can find an "aha!" experience in Fort Lauderdale. Click here to see a larger view of the History/ARTWALK and the aha!walk |
| aha! architecture, history and art in Fort Lauderdale |
| This is a sample of a map that shows Points of Interest (POIs) Points of Interest A = architecture h = history a = art FOR AN EXAMPLE OF THE H/ART WALK, click here |
| QUESTIONS ABOUT THE H/ARTWalk and the aha!WALK 1. How should the walk be marked? 2. Where should it start and end? 3. What organization should manage the H/ARTWalk and decide where to place markers? |
| BEACH MAP "How can we make streets more friendly to pedestrians?" PARKING MAP RIVER MAP This is the OVERVIEW PAGE for the H/ARTWalk www.oocities.org/creatingthefuture/hartwalk.html |
| BEACH MAP "How can we make streets more friendly to pedestrians?" PARKING MAP RIVER MAP This is the OVERVIEW PAGE for the H/ARTWalk www.oocities.org/creatingthefuture/hartwalk.html |
| Interesting viewpoints about walking Do you have opinions about how to make Fort Lauderdale a "more walkable" city? How can the streets become "friendly to pedestrians?" Photos of Bogota www.oocities.org/futureofparking/photosbogota.html Photos of Havana www.futureoffortlauderdale.com www.oldfortlauderdale.org Read about "Walkable Fort Lauderdale", the ad hoc group that meets at Mangos Restaurant on the 4th Sunday of the month cell 954 646 8246 >>> Past newsletter of "Walkable Fort Lauderdale" |
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| Definition of a Freudian slip = you say one thing and you mean your mother. |
| What is the proposed "History and Art Walk" in Fort Lauderdale? 1. The History Walk already exists: A plaque north of the Main Library shows where the History Walk is located. It is suggested that the H/ARTWalk should extend from the existing History Walk. 2. Can we create a walk to link the art and history of our city? Can this walk be marked in the sidewalk with signs or special plaques? Is there a way to entice local residents (who tend to drive from place to place within the downtown area) to turn into pedestrians and walk about their city? Are you a long-time resident who can't remember who Napoleon Bonaparte Broward was? The History/Art Walk (the H/ARTWalk) is also called the aha!Walk since it highlights architecture, history and art in Fort Lauderdale. This idea/proposal is looking for sponsors and supporters. |
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| The History Walk in Fort Lauderdale |
| How well do you know Fort Lauderdale? Where are these landmarks? |
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| Proposed Marker for Pedestrians Imagine that you are a visitor to Fort Lauderdale. You walk past a building and you see a yellow marker with a number and a web site address. The web site address could be linked to a page that describes the building or monument. Go to Proposed Sample Marker for the History Walk |
| History Marker #7 Visit this web site: www.(website).org |
A = architecture h = history a = art |
| h3 = historic pedestal on Las Olas Blvd. |
A5 = Eye-catching Bus Terminal at Broward and Andrews Avenue |
| a1 = art near the New River (the Great Sphere) |
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| Find more photos like these at www.oldfortlauderdale.org |
| Property of Fort Lauderdale historical Society FLHS <<< |
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