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How to Research a Historic Building or Site

In my field I am confronted with two main challenges:
1. How do you research a historic building or site?
2. How do you save a community landmark?
Today, I am tackling how to research a historic building or site.  Recently, Andrew Neutzling, Americorps Volunteer with Columbus Landmarks, and I gave a lecture to a graduate class at Kent State for Library Science and Genealogy students on this topic.  We outlined the main primary resources we use in Ohio on a daily basis, along with who to contact for assistance and a primer on architectural history.
I have attached our presentation in pdf form with links to websites and examples of architectural essays, Ohio Historic Inventory forms, and National Register nominations.
Stay tuned for May 8 when I will tackle part 2: How to save a community landmark.
Local History Resources
 
Christie Chapman
Americorps Volunteer with Heritage Ohio
cchapman@heritageohio.org

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