SFPNN Link of The Week - Recommended by Ed of Aberdeen


Sir Froggie's Positive News Network is proud to present
The SFPNN Link of the Week Award for 08-19-2002 to

WELCOME TO AMERICA

http://welcometoamerica.us/

Webmaster = Roger Johnson = rrj_70@yahoo.com


What an interesting project and what a great way to learn about America! Good luck, Roger!

This article from the Chicago Sun-Times tells us about his website:

A stately welcome August 4, 2002

It's only an imaginary line, but somehow driving across a state's boundary makes travelers feel different. Many pile out of their cars for a quick photograph -- something to remember the milestone. Roger Johnson is one of those people.

He started the Welcome to America site, which has photographs of welcome signs for all 50 states (www.welcometoamericaonline.com). Johnson was born in 1970 in St. Paul, Minn. He started taking pictures of signs during a trip to the Grand Canyon in 1989, photographing his first sign in Iowa. In 1996, he completed the project in Hawaii.

Welcome to America is designed to resemble a travel journal. It's a fun site and a great place for kids to learn about geography. Not only does Johnson show a state's welcome sign, but he displays the motto, bird and flag. He now is adding photographs of landmarks, historical sites, state capitals, governors' residences and the highest point in each state.

Peace ... Ed of Aberdeen

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