[OSM-talk] We need a name!

[Clifford Snow]

Open Historical Map which already has a website www.openhistoricalmap.org


On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 1:04 PM, Rob Nickerson <rob.j.nickerson at gmail.com>
wrote:

> A few OSM members interested in historic maps are working on our own
> version of the New York Public Library "Building Inspector". If you've not
> yet tried it out, go take a look - it's a great site:
>
> http://buildinginspector.nypl.org/
>
> So, the core function they are asking contributors to do is to check
> (inspect) and fix the rough building outlines produced by the computer
> script. Our version will be the same but will cover any city and any
> library we can get good maps for. But we need a name.
>
> Current names suggested are:
>
>    - Historic Map Marker
>    - Old Map Marker
>    - OHM Buildings
>    - Historic Map Inspector
>    - Building Surveyor
>    - Historic Building Constructor
>    - Historic Building Fixer
>    - Ghost Mapper
>    - Ghost Building Mapper
>    - Ghost Brick
>    - Ghost Bricks and Mortar
>    - Houses and History
>    - Historic Map Booth
>    - Old Building Kiosk
>    - Historic Building Outliner
>
> We're after your thoughts - which name works best? Is there some amazing
> name we haven't thought of yet?
> Best,
> Rob (RobJN)
>
> p.s. You're more than welcome to help in other ways. We're on the historic
> mailing list if you want to follow the progress.
>
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