I just noticed on the Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) website a really exciting feature whether you have a smart
phone or not (like me). Using a free app you can access
historical information about Kalamazoo county sites, with an emphasis
on the downtown Kalamazoo area. With 163 locations tagged in
downtown and over one hundred spread over the rest of the county
there is a whole lot of history at your fingertips.
Information is provided about
buildings, schools, churches, cemeteries, neighborhoods, theaters and
more. When you click on an item you will see a brief description of
the location and if you “view tag” you can read more. Usually
there is a link that will take you directly to the KPL website for
that location where you can read the full article and find
references.
So, if you've ever driven past a
building and wondered about its history, this is the app (available
for iPhone and Android devices) for you. And if you don't have a
smart phone you can still take advantage of this neat resource via
your computer. Just click to view the interactive map or to download
the app for your phone.
If you hover over a green pin a box will often appear to indicate
what is at that location. The numbered circles indicate several
sites in close proximity to each other.
Have fun, exploring!
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