Beautiful photos! What I really like about this project is that it uses art to uncover the hidden history of this interesting and diverse community. Did you do all of the research yourself? Where did you find the information?

What I like about this project is that it brings together art and academics to uncover the history of a really diverse and interesting neighborhood.

Students from IS230 explored the unique neighborhood of Jackson Heights, researching the history of the neighborhood and its diversity. The class interviewed their family members, seeking answers to why their families moved to the area and incorporated their individual research with that found on the internet. Each students was assigned a subject to photograph (eg. architecture, people, shops, etc.) and focused on capturing this aspect of the neighborhood.