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A quick guide containing links to selected websites, books, movies, magazines, online databases and other resources to help you find what you are looking for.

Websites

National Register of Historic Places
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Researching a Historic Property

Library Materials

Moving a house with preservation in mind
by: Paravalos, Peter, 1967-
690.837 PAR

House styles in America the Old house journal guide to the architecture of American homes
by: Massey, James C.
728.0973

Discovering the history of your house and your neighborhood
by: Green, Betsy J., 1950-
907.2 GRE

NO TITLE RESULTS 348917
by:

American house a guide to architectural styles
by:
DVD 728.37 AME

Abrams guide to American house styles
by: Morgan, William, 1944-
728.37 MOR

history and architecture of Meridian Kessler
by: Diebold, Paul
720.977252 DIE

Houses and homes exploring their history
by:
907.2

Online Databases

Indianapolis Star Archive: Complete full-text coverage from the Indianapolis Star back to 1999, including obituaries but excluding paid advertisements and free-lance writers.

Organization Links

Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology: 402 W. Washington St, W274
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2739
317-232-1646
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana: 340 W. Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-639-4534
800-450-4534
Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission: City-County Bldg #2060
200 E. Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-327-4406
Indiana Historical Society Library: 450 W. Ohio St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-232-1882
Indiana State Library: 140 N. Senate Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-3689 (Genealogy Division)
317-232-3670 (Indiana Division)
Marion County Recorder: City-County Bldg. #721
200 E. Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-327-4020
Indianapolis Water Company: 1220 Waterway Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-631-1431 (call before visiting)