by Kim Wolterman | Articles
The National Genealogical Society has posted an interesting article on using a different methodology for house research. You can find it here. Has anyone ever tried this when researching the history of a house or...
by Kim Wolterman | Articles
While working with the Webster Groves Historical Society on an upcoming World War I exhibit, I was asked to do some research on a house located at 9504 Big Bend Road in Crestwood, just west of Webster Groves. The house reportedly belonged to the son of Christopher...
by Kim Wolterman | Articles
If you are not familiar with the Chronicling America website, it is a joint project of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress, and is an attempt to develop an Internet-based, searchable database of United States newspapers. The project...
by Kim Wolterman | Articles
Mechanic’s liens can be a useful tool in researching the history of your house. What is a mechanic’s lien? It is a security interest in the title of a piece of property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property. Mechanic’s...
