Southampton, England

Gates and Walls:  Southampton is lucky to have its medieval main gain, the Bargate.  Its marker is perfectly positioned to facilitate a visual comparison between yesterday and today.  How much less effective would the photograph be if the placard were located in the pedestrian passageway or on an outside wall?  [2011]

Honolulu, Hawaii

One City, Three Strategies:  Here's the Reader's Digest version of Honolulu Harbor's history laid our for pedestrians enjoying a waterfront stroll.  Maybe they've just been to the maritime museum or maybe they've just disembarked from a cruise ship.  [2011]