Friday, March 7, 2025
人妻中出视频 doctoral history student Deah Berry Mitchell developed the free Deep Ellum AR Experience app with the city of Dallas to educate users about the neighborhood's history.
DENTON (人妻中出视频), Texas 鈥� A new mobile app created by a student is teaching Texas history through augmented reality, immersive visuals and accessible storytelling.
Deah Berry Mitchell, a doctoral student in 人妻中出视频鈥檚 , created the in partnership with the city of Dallas. The app, which is free and available on all platforms, aims to educate users on the lesser-known history of the Deep Ellum neighborhood, an area significant to local Black history.
鈥淭he app begins with Dallas鈥檚 origin story. Through the app, you鈥檙e watching the community evolve and grow,鈥� Mitchell said.
Mitchell operates , a company providing Black history and food tours in the North Texas region, and includes Deep Ellum in her routes. She was inspired to create her app while leading a tour.
The Deep Ellum AR Experience mobile app screenshot example
鈥淥ften when I give these tours and tell stories about Black history, there鈥檚 no original architecture left at the site,鈥� Mitchell said. 鈥淚 thought that if I had a mobile app to bring this history to life and give people something to see and hear, they could better understand it.鈥�
Deep Ellum, founded in 1873 at a railroad crossing near Central Avenue and Elm Street, became a hub for Black Americans and immigrant laborers traveling to work in cotton fields and other sites. The name 鈥淒eep Ellum鈥� came from 鈥淒eep Elm,鈥� referring to its distance from downtown. Once called 鈥渢he Black downtown of Dallas,鈥� it remains a vibrant center for food and nightlife today.
The app traces Deep Ellum鈥檚 history from 1860 to the present. Using a phone鈥檚 camera, users can view three-dimensional AR models of historical buildings and sites 鈥� which move as the user explores 鈥� accompanied by text, photos and other interactive content.
鈥淚t was important to me to incorporate AR, because it makes these stories engaging and much more tangible,鈥� Mitchell said.
Mitchell pitched the concept to the city of Dallas in 2021, receiving approval and funding in 2024. Working alongside a team of developers, she conducted research, wrote scripts and sourced images for in-app use.
Mitchell consulted , an open-source historical database created and maintained by , while creating content. Additionally, her own research, including oral histories and recorded interviews, contributed to the project.
鈥淭he Portal to Texas History is an invaluable resource for projects like this, providing access to rich historical records that help bring local stories to life,鈥� said Dreanna Belden, director of external partnerships for 人妻中出视频 Libraries. 鈥淲e're pleased to see it play a role in the Deep Ellum AR Experience, where Deah鈥檚 research and personal narratives create a deeper connection to the area's long and fascinating history.鈥�
人妻中出视频's Deah Berry Mitchell, pictured in front of an Elm Street mural in Deep Ellum, Dallas
The Deep Ellum AR Experience app launched at an event hosted by the . Mitchell plans to expand the app by including more neighborhoods and historical sites 鈥� with ideas for collaboration on 鈥渟cavenger hunts鈥� offering special deals to local businesses. She鈥檚 also created lesson plans for grades 7-12 that meet Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards.
Most of all, Mitchell is glad that the app is available to anyone wanting to learn more about Texas history.
鈥淚鈥檓 proud to have brought this project into the world. I hope future generations find it meaningful and recognize its significance,鈥� Mitchell said.
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