Mapping Marblehead: The Twentieth Century and Beyond
Marblehead Historic Commission
Old Town House, Marblehead, MA

Opened in July 2022, “Mapping Marblehead: The Twentieth Century and Beyond” was the third of three temporary installations featuring the history of the town and its maps. The exhibit included interpretive panels, artifacts, and interactive maps illustrating Marblehead’s growth and expansion. Marblehead entered the twentieth century poor but charmingly situated, with declining industry. It exited wealthy and outwardly focused, with a harbor full of recreational boats. Forever tied to the sea, Marblehead’s location and history continue to define it.

In keeping with the two prior installations, the final story was told using four, 8-foot display towers as well as a large printed floor graphic. Digital interactives allowed visitors to inspect old maps overlaying modern maps, providing a then-and-now comparison of old Marblehead with the present-day town.

Project scope:
Exhibit design
Graphic design and graphic production
Graphic fabrication and installation
Project management