Maps and Atlases - House History: A Guide to Uncovering the Stories of Local Buildings and Properties
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A Library of Congress research guide on using maps and atlases to trace the history of houses and buildings, covering resources like fire insurance maps and plat maps.
This page guides researchers through the cartographic holdings of the Library of Congress for building history, detailing fire insurance maps, county atlases, and other geographic resources. It suits historians, preservationists, and owners of older homes seeking to uncover the past of a property. The content is authoritative and methodical, reflecting the depth of the Library's collections.
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