Places OnLine 2005 Best Web Site Awards

Places OnLine annually recognizes web sites that best meet our criteria for listing sites.  Here are the staff's selections for 2005.

Dickens London

See both the 'Dickens London' and 'Dickens London Map' pages on David Perdue's beautifully designed Dickens web site.  'Dickens London' uses descriptions of nineteenth century London from Dickens' writings to allow readers to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the old city. The interactive 'Dickens London Map' leads to descriptions from the 1879 Dictionary of London by Charles Dickens, Jr., and information and maps from epidemiologist Dr. John Snow, author of the famous cholera map.

Tramways in Latin America

Allen Morrison has authored a series of publications documenting tramways in Latin America.   The Tramways of Brazil and The Tramways of Chile were published (on paper) in 1989 and 1992. The Tramways of Cuba was uploaded to the Internet in 2002, The Tramways of Mexico in 2003, and The Tramways of Peru in 2004. A new page about Cuban Tram Stamps was also added in 2004.  Morrison's sites tell the story of street railways in Latin American cities and include excellent maps, photos, and historical descriptions.  The photos and maps tell us as much about the historic urban landscape as they do about trolleys. Viewers may also wish to visit Mr. Morrison's homepage, 'Electric Transport in Latin America, Past and Present' where they will find links to a wealth of additional information (at least 454 pages and 980 graphics).