ypsi project

Nathan Klages shared this recent video with me on Facebook and...

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:46:56 -0400

Nathan Klages shared this recent video with me on Facebook and it reminded me of the first time we met him during the Bombadill’s Ypsi Event. It’s always so great to see what people are involved with.

Thank you Dave Hamilton for submitting your fantastic self portrait to @ypsiproject!...

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 22:44:42 -0500

Thank you Dave Hamilton for submitting your fantastic self portrait to @ypsiproject! http://ypsiproject.com/

Ypsi Project : Dave Hamilton Thanks to Dave Hamilton for...

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:43:45 -0500

Ypsi Project : Dave Hamilton

Thanks to Dave Hamilton for submitting a photo of himself near the Mackinac Bridge! Dave moved to Ypsi in 1968 to attend EMU. After graduating he decided to stay. While he is not a native he feels like one.

More than likely you’ve seen Dave’s signs around town. He has sold and leased commercial real estate for Swisher Commercial for 40 years. He has helped some Ypsi greats such as Beezy’s Cafe and Liquid Swordz obtain their locations. I guess that makes Dave an Ypsi great himself :)

Thank you Amanda McCreless for submitting your wonderful photos to @ypsiproject!...

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:20:59 -0400

Thank you Amanda McCreless for submitting your wonderful photos to @ypsiproject! http://ypsiproject.com/

This is not so much a question as I wanted to say I love project and the photos. For a while now I have been wanting to do something like this but I always end up backing down. I'm trying to work on being more outgoing, but anyway love the site!

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:02:20 -0400

Thank you speedphotos!

Riverside in the springtime. Taken March 30th 2010 with a 35mm...

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:01:56 -0400

Riverside in the springtime. Taken March 30th 2010 with a 35mm canon rebel.

Depot Town Oberon day March 30th 2010. Taken with a 35mm Canon...

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:01:50 -0400

Depot Town Oberon day March 30th 2010. Taken with a 35mm Canon Rebel EOS

Just posted a #photosynth from the @YpsiProject Exhibit! Used over 300 photos to re-create the XVG...

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:17:14 -0400

Just posted a #photosynth from the @YpsiProject Exhibit! Used over 300 photos to re-create the XVG space from June 5th :) http://is.gd/dfyt3

The Ypsi Project is now taking submissions! http://bit.ly/cl9ZxZ :)

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:10:49 -0400

The Ypsi Project is now taking submissions! http://bit.ly/cl9ZxZ :)

Ypsi Project : Now Open for Submissions!!

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:59:00 -0400

I would like to take this opportunity to tell everyone that the Ypsi Project is now taking submissions!! I’m not going to be able to contribute to this effort as much as I have done in the past and it seems important to keep this collection going. The project has the potential to become an historians dream; hundreds and thousands of visual documents of the people of this small mid-western town with descriptions! *elation*

On top of the fun historical potential it’s fun and exciting to learn about your neighbors in real time too. That’s why I’ve decided to ask you to submit your photographs. Please don’t be nervous, as long as they are apparently thoughtful images (which I’m confident they will be) I will post them :) You can include a description if you have one, but if not please do at least include a name and/or location.

Okay, ready?

Go!

p.s

Questions? Answers = erica (at) ypsiproject.com

YP Exhibit was amazing! Thank everyone! http://bit.ly/9KQ20C

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:48:55 -0400

YP Exhibit was amazing! Thank everyone! http://bit.ly/9KQ20C

Tim Harrison (by ericarhiannon) Tim is from Tennessee but grew...

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:05:53 -0400

Tim Harrison (by ericarhiannon)

Tim is from Tennessee but grew up on Michigan Ave. between Platt and Textile. He remembers moving there on new years day 1959 during one of the worst ice storms of the last 50 years. He lived there until 1979 when his parents retired and moved back to Tennessee. After his divorce he lived above Dennis’ Music for 16 years. Since 1983 he has lived in house on Park and Grove.

When asked if he wanted to add anything else he said: “World peace is still possible. Pray for the best, hope for the rest.”

Douglas Latoszewski (by ericarhiannon) Douglas was born and...

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:05:51 -0400

Douglas Latoszewski (by ericarhiannon)

Douglas was born and raised in Ypsilanti. For a short time he lived in Hell, MI but came back to Ypsi. He works in Ann Arbor and plays drums and guitar.

Ypsi Project: Linn Radtke (by ericarhiannon) Linn grew up in...

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:45:49 -0400

Ypsi Project: Linn Radtke (by ericarhiannon)

Linn grew up in Detroit, came to Ypsi to attend EMU and has stayed. She runs Apple Annie’s - specializing in vintage clothing, jewelry and ladies accessories. Linn has lived in Ypsi for 33 years and has had Apple Annies for that length of time also. She never expected the clothes she wore in the 70’s to now be considered vintage :)

Jim MacDonald’s Antiques shares the Cross street space with her but was at the Ann Arbor antique market, one of teh biggest antique shows in the midwest, when we had stopped in.

Ypsi Project: Ms. Linda (by ericarhiannon) Ms. Linda was born...

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:25:51 -0400

Ypsi Project: Ms. Linda (by ericarhiannon)

Ms. Linda was born and raised in Ypsi. Her father and uncle owned Fulford produce when she was growing up, she went on to run the Tea Cozy for several years and now helps out at Apple Annies Vintage/Jim MacDonald’s Antiques on 29 E. Cross St.

Ypsi Project : Denise Slone (by ericarhiannon)

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:05:00 -0400

Ypsi Project : Denise Slone (by ericarhiannon)

Ypsi Project: Edward Joseph Perdomo (by ericarhiannon)

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:25:50 -0400

Ypsi Project: Edward Joseph Perdomo (by ericarhiannon)

Ypsi Project: Raul Perdomo (by ericarhiannon)

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:53:01 -0400

Ypsi Project: Raul Perdomo (by ericarhiannon)

Ypsi Project : Andrew Stevens (by ericarhiannon) Last...

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:25:50 -0400

Ypsi Project : Andrew Stevens (by ericarhiannon)

Last summer (2009) Andrew stopped by the Bombadill’s event to have his portrait taken for the Ypsi Project. He wrote this in teh YP journal ;
"Ypsi has become my name. I’m a writer and I came to EMU to become a teacher. I’ve started an artist network that beets sundays at 7pm at the Corner. I love life and having a community to share it with is important - that’s what Ypsi has become for me. If I do leave I won’t leave for long."

Ypsi Project: Theresa Rickloff (by ericarhiannon) Theresa is...

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:45:49 -0400

Ypsi Project: Theresa Rickloff (by ericarhiannon)

Theresa is darling, works at Beezy’s and hosts a monthly poetry night. Theresa organizes the Sexy Poets Society and once a month has a poetry night at Beezy’s where poets of all design can come and share. See, I told you she was darling :)