Pre- and post-arson three-dimensional reconstructions of the Lichtenwalter schoolhouse, Green, Ohio

The goals of this project were to digitally document and preserve the historic structure prior to and after the fire. In doing so, this highlights the ability for technology to raise awareness on the dangers affecting local history. The remains of the schoolhouse were photographed and reconstructed digitally. Further, the schoolhouse prior to the arson was reproduced using an amalgamation of photos taken from various sources at different moments in the structure's history. While not a systematic method recommended for these technologies, this latter approach provides the best opportunity to bring back a piece of lost history. These, then, empower the structural remains to provide not only a glimpse into the early history of a society, but a stark warning into the dangers facing even the smallest objects of cultural heritage, igniting a conversation and bringing attention to the need in protecting these important parts of our past.