The Mapping Project is Live!

Check out the historic map created for the St. Mary's Strip History Project by Trinity University McNair Scholar Sophia Gonzales.

This summer we are working with summer research assistants Sophia Gonzales and Alex Oshman.

Sophia has been focusing on the mapping aspect of the project, investigating city directories and local newspapers to piece together what the St. Mary’s Strip looked like in the past.

Alex has been working on the advertisements portion of the project, clipping ads from college newspapers in the 80’s and 90’s to investigate how the strip interacted with local college communities.

Both students assisted in our most recent history harvest and will be conducting oral histories.  Check back at the end of the summer to learn more about their projects.