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Black Wall Street: Then and Now

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Travel to Tulsa, OK made possible through Gaussian splats in this AR experience. Compare present day Tulsa to historical images of Black Wall Street.

Travel to Tulsa, OK made possible through Gaussian splats in this AR experience. Compare present day Tulsa to historical images of Black Wall Street.

Black Wall Street: Then and Now is an immersive WebAR project that transports users to the historic Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, utilizing Niantic Scaniverse and Gaussian Splats technology. This interactive experience offers a unique way to explore and learn about the rich history of Black Wall Street through dynamic visuals, information about the locations, and historical image overlays.

Features:

  • Gaussian Splats: Present day Tulsa was recorded using Niantic Scaniverse and made into immersive portals.
  • Niantic Studio: This project uses Niantic Studio.
  • Tap to place cursor mechanic: In a first, we created a tap to place mechanic for Niantic Studio.
  • Niantic Spaces: : The use of multiple portals was powered by Spaces.
  • Historial image toggle : We allow users to compare the past vs the present with a history image toggle.
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