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The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour was completed by second-year graduate students Kate Taylor, Situ Chitrakur, and Jacob Dada for their Fall 2017 Studio Course. The Fall 2017 Studio Course is a required capstone element for Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Masters of Arts Urban Planning degree. The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour is a virtual walk-through, narrative and educator intended for anyone interested in learning more about historical and architectural resources located in the City of Mankato. The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour is not comprehensive as it does not list all buildings locally designated or federally designated on the National Register of Historic Places. There is great opportunity for this project to continue to grow in breadth as more historical and architectural sites are added to the interactive GIS map. The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour consists of multiple elements including the Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour which is a virtual tour element, Dr. J’s Mankato Walking Tour, a tour informational brochure that can be accessed virtually and printed physically and lastly this blog.
There are many existing tours currently in Mankato, Minnesota including tours put on by the Blue Earth County Historical Society and the City of Mankato. However, there are no virtual historical or architectural tours of Mankato and none that are accessible on mobile devices. The Mankato Historical and Architectural tour originates from The Mankato Walking Tour created by emeritus professor Dr. Janet Cherrington-Cucore (referred to as Dr. J hereafter). Her tour existed during the early 2000’s but went down as internet server failures occurred. Dr. J approached the Studio Team with the project of revitalizing the Mankato Walking Tour. The Studio Team consisting of Kate Taylor, Situ Chitrakar and Jacob Dada then created the 2.0 version of the Mankato Walking Tour and renamed it the Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour. The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour is virtual, user-friendly and easily-accessible.
Project Purpose
The purpose of the Fall 2017 Studio Project was determined by the Studio Team to bring awareness to the students and general public concerning the historical and architectural resources located in the City of Mankato. The project is to also promote Heritage Tourism in the community. Heritage Tourism is based upon the idea that every community has a unique story to tell. The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour authentically highlights local culture, arts, and sites to narrate a story concerning the City of Mankato. According to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, visiting historic sites ranks only third behind shopping and outdoor pursuits for travelers in the United States. The City of Mankato has thirteen landmark sites located on the National Register of Historic Places as well as two districts, Lincoln Park which consists three-hundred-and-twenty-three sites, as well as the North Front Street Commercial District consisting of eighteen sites in a 2-block area. The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour makes sure to recognize these noteworthy places in the tour. Furthermore, the Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour revives and archives Dr. J’s Mankato Walking Tour. There are a plethora of photographs and informational bits located on the Mankato Walking Tour site. The Mankato Walking Tour is accessible near the end of the Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour.
Begin the Mankato Architectural and Historical Tour here!
The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour was completed by second-year graduate students Kate Taylor, Situ Chitrakur, and Jacob Dada for their Fall 2017 Studio Course. The Fall 2017 Studio Course is a required capstone element for Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Masters of Arts Urban Planning degree. The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour is a virtual walk-through, narrative and educator intended for anyone interested in learning more about historical and architectural resources located in the City of Mankato. The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour is not comprehensive as it does not list all buildings locally designated or federally designated on the National Register of Historic Places. There is great opportunity for this project to continue to grow in breadth as more historical and architectural sites are added to the interactive GIS map. The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour consists of multiple elements including the Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour which is a virtual tour element, Dr. J’s Mankato Walking Tour, a tour informational brochure that can be accessed virtually and printed physically and lastly this blog.
There are many existing tours currently in Mankato, Minnesota including tours put on by the Blue Earth County Historical Society and the City of Mankato. However, there are no virtual historical or architectural tours of Mankato and none that are accessible on mobile devices. The Mankato Historical and Architectural tour originates from The Mankato Walking Tour created by emeritus professor Dr. Janet Cherrington-Cucore (referred to as Dr. J hereafter). Her tour existed during the early 2000’s but went down as internet server failures occurred. Dr. J approached the Studio Team with the project of revitalizing the Mankato Walking Tour. The Studio Team consisting of Kate Taylor, Situ Chitrakar and Jacob Dada then created the 2.0 version of the Mankato Walking Tour and renamed it the Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour. The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour is virtual, user-friendly and easily-accessible.
Project Purpose
The purpose of the Fall 2017 Studio Project was determined by the Studio Team to bring awareness to the students and general public concerning the historical and architectural resources located in the City of Mankato. The project is to also promote Heritage Tourism in the community. Heritage Tourism is based upon the idea that every community has a unique story to tell. The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour authentically highlights local culture, arts, and sites to narrate a story concerning the City of Mankato. According to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, visiting historic sites ranks only third behind shopping and outdoor pursuits for travelers in the United States. The City of Mankato has thirteen landmark sites located on the National Register of Historic Places as well as two districts, Lincoln Park which consists three-hundred-and-twenty-three sites, as well as the North Front Street Commercial District consisting of eighteen sites in a 2-block area. The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour makes sure to recognize these noteworthy places in the tour. Furthermore, the Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour revives and archives Dr. J’s Mankato Walking Tour. There are a plethora of photographs and informational bits located on the Mankato Walking Tour site. The Mankato Walking Tour is accessible near the end of the Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour.
Begin the Mankato Architectural and Historical Tour here!
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