Gates of Hell at the Cantor Art Center, Stanford University
I’m now officially a Mayor of not one, but two places on foursquare. Including the Gates of Hell at Stanford. It took me a few weeks to figure out how this works, but it’s pretty easy. If you’re pining to be mayor of a few places too, here’s the scoop.
I noticed while biking through the Stanford campus that places were listed on foursquare somewhat randomly. Like The Gates of Hell, Rodin’s great sculptural doorway at the Cantor Art Center. I figured that if there was anywhere I’d like to be mayor, this was it. Didn’t look to be too popular so I thought I had a chance. Over the last couple of weeks, on my regular bike loop, I just stopped to check in. Perk: I get to enjoy the sculpture… the Gates of Hell as well as the entire Rodin sculpture garden, beautifully set outside the museum. Nice cafe there and there’s been a great exhibit of Chinese drawings at the Cantor too. Result: I’m now the mayor of the Gates of Hell.
Also noticed that people were creating places in foursquare. A playground near me is listed as The Island of Misfit Toys 
Since we meet for our daily design team scrum stand ups at the “War Wall” at work (rooms in short supply) I listed it on foursquare… two days later, I’m the mayor. (I guess I’m the business owner too? Meaning I could offer local specials and coupons to the team?) Anyway, kind of fun.
