Peeping Google
Oh sweet. Lincoln now has a “street view” in Google Maps. Check it out. Be sure to let us know if you find any cool photos.
Hat tip: beerorkid
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The Comments
Duffman says My House June 13, 2008 at 12:17pm
I can see my house from here or Google street view to be exact.
Nikkidemas says Where in Lincoln? June 13, 2008 at 3:24pm
Suh-weet! Now Mr. T won’t even have to leave his house to give us new “Where is this?” photos!
Nikkidemas says OBSESSED June 13, 2008 at 7:31pm
I have not stopped messing around with this since you pointed it out. One amusing thing I’m noticing - the gas prices. This sign looks to be $2.79-ish?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode;=&q=48th+&+Normal&sll=40.791784,-96.652801&sspn=0.007635,0.027122&layer=c&ie=UTF8&ll=40.791784,-96.651449&spn=0.007635,0.018797&z=16&cbll=40.787947,-96.65376&panoid=FfEcmhxNlaedQw5iQFwhow&cbp=1,309.0175240746563,,1,-3.247588424437297
Also - Can anyone tell what date(s) these photos were taken? I’ve narrowed it down quite a bit (down to 3 dates & a time of day at one intersection) by looking at different things around the city. Can’t make out what movies were playing or find a marquee displaying the date yet, but I have found quite a bit of construction and other clues. There must be a way to cheat, but I’m having fun figuring it out! Do they do virtual geocaching on this or google earth??
Mr. Wilson says RE: OBSESSED June 15, 2008 at 9:56am
Heh, I wouldn’t say I’ve been as obsessed as you, but I tried to figure out the date, too. I was hoping a bank sign would be a giveaway, but no dice so far.
bigal says RE: OBSESSED June 15, 2008 at 10:08am
i’m not sure what the time frame of their photo shoot was, but the o street viaduct is still there while the stretch between pine lake and yankee hill on 27th is closed. i’d think that should somewhat narrow it down.
Mr. Wilson says RE: OBSESSED June 15, 2008 at 10:15am
The Powerball jackpot was $38 million, according to one sign I saw. That leads me to believe the photos were taken between Wednesday, September 19, and Saturday, September 22, 2007.
Mr. T says RE: OBSESSED June 15, 2008 at 4:35pm
Gas prices ranged from $2.87-$2.89. Historic data for Lincoln as gas buddy indicates mid-August, mid-September, or mid-October.
Nikki says - Harris overpass still intact, June 15, 2008 at 11:39am
- Harris overpass still intact, but construction begun
- No NU baseball game (but it was morning anyway)
- Construction on 9th & South, but still open to thru traffic
- Nanny McPhee & Shrek the Third playing at the Joyo
- Simpsons Movie, Bourne Ultimatum, & Superbad playing at the State Theatre
- Ch. 10/11 doing a live shot from LPSDO
- 48th & 0 Walgreeens sign reads 8:12am
Some interesting places:
CU bearded man at SCC
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode;=&q=48th+&+Normal&sll=40.791784,-96.652801&sspn=0.007635,0.027122&layer=c&ie=UTF8&ll=40.82326,-96.607118&spn=0.015263,0.054245&z=15&cbll=40.81577,-96.59994&panoid=SLvSRq-_ta5FdGhLgve_AA&cbp=1,199.09967845659204,,0,-55.56270096463019
3 men & a baby
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode;=&q=48th+&+Normal&sll=40.791784,-96.652801&sspn=0.007635,0.027122&layer=c&ie=UTF8&ll=40.822189,-96.695266&spn=0.015264,0.054245&z=15&cbll=40.815359,-96.704021&panoid=TTzMEFu7BW6Oyid2YyhKcQ&cbp=1,50.0442122186501,,0,15.128617363344038
Oak Lake picnic
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode;=&q=48th+&+Normal&sll=40.791784,-96.652801&sspn=0.007635,0.027122&layer=c&ie=UTF8&ll=40.837385,-96.709085&spn=0.01526,0.054245&z=15&cbll=40.829707,-96.714002&panoid=LQqpjP-o-DQvKFf7mdmKmw&cbp=1,329.61414790996815,,0,6.374598070739551
Sorry for the long links, but whenever I try to put hyperlinks into my text on here, it gets messed up. Probably something I’m doing incorrectly.
Mr. T says RE: - Harris overpass still intact, June 15, 2008 at 3:43pm
Wow. Looks like someone spent a few hours in front of the computer. Good job!
beerorkid says holy cow folk. Nice June 15, 2008 at 12:45pm
holy cow folk. Nice detective work there.