Enter World: exploring mediated cultures

Exposing Braddock

I started another section on this site to explore the details of renovating a house in Braddock. My plan is to collect stories about Braddock, rehabbing, and contractors to share with others who may be interested in visiting or moving here. Rather than blogging chronologically about it, I’ve chosen to write in more detail on specific topics. It’s a rough-in right now, but I’m making some progress with content.

Part of the decision was based on filling up my Flickr account with photos of destruction in the house that all looked the same. It needed more, the photos needed their stories told. Also, it was annoying me that only the latest 200 demo photos were available in my photostream. My solution was to use my own site, and make more out of the photos.

Hello, and thank you for writing about your experience in Braddock.
Ever since I first heard about Braddock, I have been dreaming of going there.  My husband and I have been reading everything we can about it, and plan to visit in September..
I think the idea of re-creating community and life there is exciting. I have always been a do-er person and find in Philadelphia...The established-ness of it all is daunting and inpenetrable.  As an artist I can not find the right niche or space to really do what I feel I need to do. Your writing has been helpful in assisting me with the decision to consider Braddock as a future home. Thanks