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This overlay of historic and current images shows the Northern Pacific Steam Locomotive crossing Third Street and Sherman Avenue in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Through his app, Historik, Coeur d'Alene resident Chris Whalen is creating augmented reality experiences of history for users to view in 3D at their original location through their devices. Image courtesy of Chris Whalen

This overlay of historic and current images shows the Northern Pacific Steam Locomotive crossing Third Street and Sherman Avenue in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Through his app, Historik, Coeur d'Alene resident Chris Whalen is creating augmented reality experiences of history for users to view in 3D at their original location through their devices. Image courtesy of Chris Whalen

September 15, 2021

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Entrepreneur creates app featuring augmented reality

Imagine seeing the past in 3D. That’s what Coeur d’Alene entrepreneur Chris Whalen is creating in his app, Historik, which brings history to life through the screen of a cell phone.