{"product_id":"discovering-the-history-of-your-house-and-your-neighborhood-paperback","title":"Discovering the History of Your House and Your Neighborhood - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBetsy J. Green\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery home has a story to tell  Whether you own an elaborate Victorian, cozy bungalow or cottage, ranch style, or are part of a newer subdivision, your house and property have a unique history that is just waiting to be uncovered. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart treasure hunt and part jigsaw puzzle, researching the history of your house is a fascinating and rewarding experience. In \u003ci\u003eDiscovering the History of Your House and Your Neighborhood\u003c\/i\u003e, author Betsy J. Green will show you how easy it is to create a cherished legacy for future generations to enjoy. You'll learn about: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeginning your search\u003cbr\u003eFinding and contacting former owners of your house\u003cbr\u003eDiscovering the architect who designed your house\u003cbr\u003eFinding the original plans for your house\u003cbr\u003eRe-creating long-lost woodwork, porches, even historic landscaping\u003cbr\u003eLocating building permits for your house\u003cbr\u003eFinding the original price of your house\u003cbr\u003eResearching subdivisions and neighborhoods\u003cbr\u003eFinding deeds for your house and land\u003cbr\u003eGetting information from a deed\u003cbr\u003eFinding old photos of your house and neighborhood\u003cbr\u003eUsing old maps to learn about your neighborhood\u003cbr\u003eDiscovering your house on a postcard\u003cbr\u003eUsing vintage architectural magazines\u003cbr\u003eWriting up your house history\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a state-by-state guide to resources\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA former staff editor of \u003ci\u003eWorld Book Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e and associate editor of \u003ci\u003eReader's Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eBetsy J. Green\u003c\/b\u003e is a noted house historian who has been researching and writing about house histories for over ten years. She has taught house history research at adult educational programs throughout the Chicago area, and has written nominations to list buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Green also regularly presents programs to libraries, historical societies, and community groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 8.2 x 5.78 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760156705056,"sku":"9781891661242","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b0731075f7288e7b45f5ed62e1fd0b9f.webp?v=1780173062","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/discovering-the-history-of-your-house-and-your-neighborhood-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}