What is included in a House History?
As a house historian, I research the history of a house, paying particular attention to the social history of the families who have lived there over time. This research is done at the home itself, historical societies, county courthouses and local libraries. It can include a search of deeds back to original owners, photographs, and even newspaper articles and notices. Any records that may shed light on the history of families in a specific home are analyzed and correlated to tell a story.
Resources used to Research a House History:
- Deeds
- Census Records
- Tax Records
- City Directories
- Newspapers
- Maps
- Town and County Histories
- Oral Interviews
Lectures:
- “Project Management”
- “Hiring a Reputable Contractor”
- “Non-Traditional Career Changes”
- “Curriculum Integration Tools”
- “Using Trade Associations to Build Partnerships between Business & Education”
Other Projects:
- Featured Builder, Builder/Architect Magazine of Central PA, 2001 & 2007
- “A Nontraditional Career Change”, Women in Woodworking Magazine, 2005
- “Back It Up – Managing a Backlog of Work”, Remodeling Magazine, 2005
- “Workforce Development Legislation”, Pennsylvania Newsmakers Television Interview, 2001
- “Hiring Reputable Contractors”, Pennsylvania Builders Association Video, 2000
