Researching Your Historic Home

You may have bought an older home for it's unique qualities, but do you know if the house has historical value?

Start your research with some of these helpful websites:

From OldHouseWeb.com - Ideas & Advice for Old House Enthusiasts:

Finding the history in your home ... "Researchers offers tips and techniques on researching old houses."

From the National Register of Historic Places:

Researching a historic property ... "Sources and techniques."

And if you live in the Chicago area, from The Chicago Department of Planning & Development:

Your House Has a History ... "Step-by-Step guide to tracing a home's history."

Jim Starwalt

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