GEG 545 - The Adirondacks:An Historical Geography

Institution:

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Subject:

Description:

Evolution of geographic patterns of human endeavors from initial exploration through mid-twentieth century. Settlement, population, transportation, economic activities, ethnicity, and cultural landscapes emphasized. Field trips to Great Camps; the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake; former mill towns, mining camps, and renowned resort-hotel sites; abandoned iron mines; ghost towns; cemeteries; and selected religious sites (Roman Catholic Church/Shrine and historic Beth Joseph Synagogue. (Summer).

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.plattsburgh.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 564-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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