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The US Senate, Office of the Sergeant at Arms, asked Redmon to design and develop an online exhibit to memorialize one of its greatest historical treasures, Isaac Bassett and his writings.
In December 1831, a twelve-year old boy named Isaac Bassett took his place in the senate chamber as a page, appointed by Senator Daniel Webster. Eventually promoted to messenger and then Assistant Doorkeeper, Bassett remained at his post until his death in 1895. For 64 years, he was an eyewitness to the United States Senate. He became for many a symbol, the last tangible reminder, of the Senates earlier, greater days.
A dynamic, interactive timeline allows users to select from various categories like Events, Senators, and Adventures & Anecdotes, which highlight those points in time. The user can scroll across the colorful timeline from 1830 to 1895, selecting points of interest that provide a glimpse into history through the imagery and descriptions transcribed from Bassetts own manuscripts. The Website also includes a search feature and themes section, which categorize his writings for quick reference.
The site relies heavily on a combination of XML-driven Flash, CSS-formatted HTML, and ColdFusion to provide an interactive presentation that can be easily updated by the client.
