Links for Researching the History of Your House

Finding Resources Online

The links provided throughout this are listed here together for your convenience.

• Library Resources Online
• Records and Maps Online

Library Resources Online

• O'Donnell, Eleanor. Researching a Historic Property. Washington, D.C.: National Register Bulletin #39, 1991.
  Online:Researching A Historic Property
  

• Rupar, Terri. Tracing the Origin of Spaces: Owner Sleuths Uncover the History Behind Their Homes. Washington Post, pg. F01, Saturday, November 19, 2005.
  Online: Tracing the Origin of Spaces
  

• Maryland State Archives

• Maryland State USGenWeb Archives

• Digital Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and How to Use the Digital Sanborn Maps Guide. These maps are available only to University of Maryland Students, Faculty, and Staff, as well as visitors to the University of Maryland Libraries.

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Records and Maps Online

Maryland

• Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation Real Property Data Search

• MDLandRec.net, A Digital Image Retrieval System for Land Records in Maryland

• The Maryland Room at the University of Maryland College Park Campus. Materials from the National Trust Library are requested through The Maryland Room.

• Maryland Resources From the University of Maryland Library.

Prince George's County

• The Prince George's County Land Records Division

• The Prince Georges County Register of Wills

• Prince George's County Historical Society

• Prince George's County Memorial Library System

Montgomery County

• Montgomery County Land Records Department

• Montgomery County Register of Wills

• Montgomery County Historical Society

• Montgomery County Public Libraries

Washington, D.C.

• Recorder of Deeds

• Real Property Tax Database Search

• Washington DC - Online Public Records

• Probate Division/Office of the Register of Wills

• The Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

• Public Library

National

• The National Archives (NARA)

• The Historic American Building Survey





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