Wikipedia Takes Philadelphia is a photo scavenger hunt and free content photography contest to be held all around Philadelphia aimed at illustrating Wikipedia articles.
We are seeking more contributions to our list of targets. Please feel free to contribute as you desire.
This is the second such event. This iteration will occur on Sunday, April 11, 2010 (rain date April 18), the check-in location will be the Drexel University quad (between Chestnut and Market, 33rd and 32nd) 39°57′16″N 75°11′19″W / 39.9545°N 75.1886°W at noon. All Wikipedians and non-Wikipedians are invited to participate in team of up to three (no special knowledge is required at all, just a digital camera and a love of the city). The event was modeled after Wikipedia Takes Manhattan 1 and two.
There will be prizes for the team who takes the most targets.
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Philadelphia Meetup page coordinates the series of
meetup events in
Philadelphia and the
Philadelphia metropolitan area.
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This box coordinates the level of organization of
meetup events in the
Northeast US.
Wikimedia New York City officially serves communities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Local committees and/or new chapters across the Northeast are also anticipated in future.
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Images will be uploaded using the new process located here.
You're invited to the
Wiki Takes Philadelphia
April 11, 2010
Time: 12 pm
Location:
Drexel Quad (33rd and Market)
University City,
Philadelphia
Wikipedia Takes Philadelphia is a photo scavenger hunt and free content photography contest to be held all around Philadelphia aimed at illustrating Wikipedia articles.
Scheduled for Sunday, April 11, 2010, the check-in location will be at the Drexel University quad (between Chestnut and Market, 33rd and 32nd) at noon, and the ending party and photo uploading (location to be announced) will be at 6 PM. To reach the Drexel quad, walk south from Market Street at 32nd Street into the campus.
(taking pictures)
The list of targets distributed to participants.
All the photos have been uploaded and can be found here.