Discovering the History of Your House and Your Neighborhood
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Discovering the History of Your House and Your Neighborhood

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Discovering the History of Your House and Your Neighborhood

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About This Book

Every home has a story to tell! Whether you own an elaborate Victorian, cozy bungalow or cottage, ranch style, or are part of a newer subdivision, your house and property have a unique history that is just waiting to be uncovered.Part treasure hunt and part jigsaw puzzle, researching the history of your house is a fascinating and rewarding experience. In Discovering the History of Your House and Your Neighborhood, author Betsy J. Green will show you how easy it is to create a cherished legacy for future generations to enjoy. You'll learn about: Beginning your search
Finding and contacting former owners of your house
Discovering the architect who designed your house
Finding the original plans for your house
Re-creating long-lost woodwork, porches, even historic landscaping
Locating building permits for your house
Finding the original price of your house
Researching subdivisions and neighborhoods
Finding deeds for your house and land
Getting information from a deed
Finding old photos of your house and neighborhood
Using old maps to learn about your neighborhood
Discovering your house on a postcard
Using vintage architectural magazines
Writing up your house history
Includes a state-by-state guide to resources

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Publisher
Santa Monica Press
Year
2002
ISBN
9781595807571
Topic
Architecture
Subtopic
History of Architecture

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Dedication
  6. Where Do You Start?
  7. Looking at Visual Clues
  8. Searching for Physical Clues
  9. Using Your Address to Find Info
  10. What Families Owned Your House?
  11. Investigating Owners to Learn Even More
  12. Clues from Beyond the Grave
  13. Curious About the History of Your Land?
  14. Making Your Own History
  15. Other Sources of Information
  16. Glossary
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index