Interview

Introduction: why did you choose this town? What are the things that immediately caught your attention about it while working on this project? What does the town look like?

Origins: how did the town begin?

Founders: who were the first people to establish the town? How and why did they do it?

Landmarks: are there still original buildings standing in the town? What are they used for now? Are they ruins? Why?

Economy: how did people make a living in the town in the past? How do they earn a living now? Were there businesses in the town that are still operating today?

Events: does the town have any special events during the year (festivals, carnivals, etc.)?

Community Ties: do lots of people in the town have relatives there? Do many of the town's families have long histories in the town? Why is that?

Prospects: what are the economic and social prospects of the town look like? Is it growing? Are people moving away? Do the young people have to go elsewhere to find work?

Stories: are there any unusual stories you can find out about the town?

Links: find the required number of links to the town on the internet. These could include (but aren't limited to) maps, chamber of commerce sites, high schools or websites that belong to residents.

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