I agree -- this could be a lot more useful.

Just one example: I typed in Chester Arthur in the search menu after
choosing the U.S. Presidents "theme." Zero results. Hmmm.....

* * * *
James Nevius
www.jamesnevius.com


Now out:
"Footprints in New York: Tracing the Lives of Four Centuries of New
Yorkers" (Lyons Press)
www.footprintsinnewyork.com -- http://footprintsinnewyork.blogspot.com


*"**Footprints in New York has some of the sharpest, most informative
meditations on the history of the city that I have encountered in a
long time." *—Edwin G. Burrows, co-author of *Gotham *and author of
*Forgotten Patriots.*


On Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 10:14 AM, Heidi Bamford <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I took a look at this site and find it pretty disturbing - this is an
> almost primitive website - just a list of cultural attractions probably
> created on an Excel spreadsheet and then queries created and posted by
> "theme" and "region" - really awful!!! Unless the name or subject of the
> organization is overtly apparent, a visitor would not have a clue about how
> many of these places connect to specific themes! For example, the
> Castellani Art Museum is listed on the "Civil Rights" theme tab, but the
> description of the Museum says nothing of their connection to civil rights
> (I assume they are there because of the "Freedom Trail" monuments); just as
> the Jell-O Gallery shows up on practically every theme but with the same
> vague description and no clue of its connections to civil rights (slavery
> and abolition in NY documented there) or women's rights (the female
> seminary that was formed in LeRoy), etc....
>
> And I see that the
> I love NY" heart logo is back to its place in prominence - and the Path
> "look" is gone - because really, it is all about the people that work in
> that office - not about the real New York!
> Heidi Bamford
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State
> history. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Robert Sullivan
> Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 1:32 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: State launches new Path Through History website
>
> The state introduced its new Path Through History website Monday in
> celebration of New York State History Month.
>
> The new website features streamlined visuals and user-friendly navigation
> to help travelers map visits to sites across the state using 13 unique
> themes that explore New York’s rich cultural and natural history.
>
> <http://www.timestelegram.com/article/20151102/NEWS/151109936>
>
> --
> Bob Sullivan
> Schenectady Digital History Archive
> <http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/>
> Schenectady County (NY) Public Library
>