How Do You Research The History Of A House Or Building?
When my husband and I bought our historic home, we wanted to know more than the little bit listed in the city walking tour guide. Now I am a member of the local Historic Landmarks Commission and deal with research on a regular basis. Here is how to get started. Research the deeds of the building by visiting the county clerks office. Start with the current deed and work backwards. This will help you figure who owned the property and which years they owned it. Research the people that owned the property. I started researching on ancestry.com and even built a family tree for the first two families that owned my house. I was eventually able to find descendants who gave me more information on the house as well as old photos. Once you have found important dates through the deeds and family members, go to the library or internet to research historic newspapers for more information. Start with the year you think the property was built. Newspapers normally have a section for local events and go
