Author Archives: Elihu
The New Normal
Photographer Camilo José Vergara has been working on a project to document the everyday streetscapes of New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic; and I’ve been working with him to help curate images and write short essays. Here is the
The New Normal
Photographer Camilo José Vergara has been working on a project to document the everyday streetscapes of New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic; and I’ve been working with him to help curate images and write short essays. Here is the
Coronavirus and the New American Ghost Town
In June I had an opportunity to deliver a webinar on “Coronavirus and the New American Ghost Town” for the Yale Alumni Academy.
Coronavirus and the New American Ghost Town
In June I had an opportunity to deliver a webinar on “Coronavirus and the New American Ghost Town” for the Yale Alumni Academy.
Islands of the Past
Looking forward to my talk at Connecticut College on February 24th as part of their initiative “Mapping Urban Renewal in New London.”
Islands of the Past
Looking forward to my talk at Connecticut College on February 24th as part of their initiative “Mapping Urban Renewal in New London.”
The Future of Retail
Quoted in a Swiss magazine article on the future of retail, providing an American perspective. Stadtvo morgen_20190818_Seite_25
The Future of Retail
Quoted in a Swiss magazine article on the future of retail, providing an American perspective. Stadtvo morgen_20190818_Seite_25
New Haven’s Industrial Past
Here’s the video from our event in June on “New Life for New England’s Industrial Past.” Thank you John Dankosky, Cathy Stanton, Nico Wheadon, John Thomas, and the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Thanks, as well, to the outstanding
New Haven’s Industrial Past
Here’s the video from our event in June on “New Life for New England’s Industrial Past.” Thank you John Dankosky, Cathy Stanton, Nico Wheadon, John Thomas, and the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Thanks, as well, to the outstanding
Public Health and Environmental Justice
On Friday 6 September, I am honored to join Harriet Washington, the author of A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste in a discussion of Environmental Racism and Public Health. This even is part of the “Democracy in America” programming
Public Health and Environmental Justice
On Friday 6 September, I am honored to join Harriet Washington, the author of A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste in a discussion of Environmental Racism and Public Health. This even is part of the “Democracy in America” programming
Urban Research & Representation Poster
Thank you to TA Rukshan Vathupola for designing this poster.
Urban Research & Representation Poster
Thank you to TA Rukshan Vathupola for designing this poster.
Industrial Heritage Trails: the Tour
We had an incredibly hearty group of about 27 for 2.5 hours in the pouring rain, on the industrial heritage trails. Had a great time talking architecture, industrial history, building lifecycles, interpretive techniques, and other topics. Writer and filmmaker Steve
Industrial Heritage Trails: the Tour
We had an incredibly hearty group of about 27 for 2.5 hours in the pouring rain, on the industrial heritage trails. Had a great time talking architecture, industrial history, building lifecycles, interpretive techniques, and other topics. Writer and filmmaker Steve
A Symposium for Richard Longstreth
I am great admirer of architectural historian Richard Longstreth. In late May, 2019, many of his students and colleagues gathered to give papers in his honor in Penn Design’s Meyerson Hall. “The Cultural Practice of Everyday Places.” My paper was
A Symposium for Richard Longstreth
I am great admirer of architectural historian Richard Longstreth. In late May, 2019, many of his students and colleagues gathered to give papers in his honor in Penn Design’s Meyerson Hall. “The Cultural Practice of Everyday Places.” My paper was
New Life for New England’s Industrial Past
Thank you to the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and to our panel: Cathy Stanton, as social anthropologist who has written a book about public history practices in Lowell, Massachusetts; Nico Wheadon, the new Director NXTHVN, a mixed-use artist
New Life for New England’s Industrial Past
Thank you to the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and to our panel: Cathy Stanton, as social anthropologist who has written a book about public history practices in Lowell, Massachusetts; Nico Wheadon, the new Director NXTHVN, a mixed-use artist
Keynote: Embodiments of Space
Thank you to Concordia University’s History Department for asking me to deliver the keynote for the 2018 History in the Making Graduate Student Conference. It was an opportunity for me to discuss my current book project, Ghost Town: Urban Landscapes in
Keynote: Embodiments of Space
Thank you to Concordia University’s History Department for asking me to deliver the keynote for the 2018 History in the Making Graduate Student Conference. It was an opportunity for me to discuss my current book project, Ghost Town: Urban Landscapes in
Day of Data
Thank you, Yale Day of Data, for a great day in Kroon Hall. I learned a lot and really enjoyed it. My talk was on Urban Data. Here are a few slides:
Day of Data
Thank you, Yale Day of Data, for a great day in Kroon Hall. I learned a lot and really enjoyed it. My talk was on Urban Data. Here are a few slides:
Excavating the Armory
http://campuspress.yale.edu/excavatingthearmory/ The New Haven Armory is a neglected landmark on Goffe Street, mostly empty since the 2nd Co. of the Governor’s Foot Guard decamped for Branford in 2009. The Police Department uses part of the basement for eviction storage. The
Excavating the Armory
http://campuspress.yale.edu/excavatingthearmory/ The New Haven Armory is a neglected landmark on Goffe Street, mostly empty since the 2nd Co. of the Governor’s Foot Guard decamped for Branford in 2009. The Police Department uses part of the basement for eviction storage. The
Cultural Heritage at Home and Abroad
Back in April had an opportunity to join an impressive panel to talk about “grand challenges for cultural heritage databases” with an international group gathered in New Haven for the United Nations Global Colloquium of University Presidents. I had a
Cultural Heritage at Home and Abroad
Back in April had an opportunity to join an impressive panel to talk about “grand challenges for cultural heritage databases” with an international group gathered in New Haven for the United Nations Global Colloquium of University Presidents. I had a
Historical Wayfinding Signs
Student work from my spring Ghost Town seminar at the Yale School of Architecture cited in this diverse piece on the Oak Street Connector in New Haven.
Historical Wayfinding Signs
Student work from my spring Ghost Town seminar at the Yale School of Architecture cited in this diverse piece on the Oak Street Connector in New Haven.
Filmmaker Puts City Changes in Focus
Thanks to Tom Breen, WNHH Radio (103.5 FM), and the New Haven Independent for the opportunity to link the New Haven Trilogy films to development politics in the Elm City today, written up in the NHI today. And here’s the
Filmmaker Puts City Changes in Focus
Thanks to Tom Breen, WNHH Radio (103.5 FM), and the New Haven Independent for the opportunity to link the New Haven Trilogy films to development politics in the Elm City today, written up in the NHI today. And here’s the
Pilgrimage to Rhyolite
Many thanks to the Forum organized by YSOA and Yale History of Art Ph.D. students for the invitation to talk Ghost Town. Your responses that followed made the talk for me and I look forward to more with this generous
Pilgrimage to Rhyolite
Many thanks to the Forum organized by YSOA and Yale History of Art Ph.D. students for the invitation to talk Ghost Town. Your responses that followed made the talk for me and I look forward to more with this generous
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