How do I search for local building information?
Are you doing research on local architectural history? Would you like to find information about local buildings, homes, or architects? In this tutorial we will explore the top six resources for researching architecture in the Pacific Northwest. Let’s begin by going to the Libraries’ homepage at www.lib.washington.edu. Now select Subject Guides, and then Architecture. From here, go to the tab that says Research Topics, and then select Seattle Information/ History. You should see a list of different websites and databases on local information. A great resource for finding information and photographs of local buildings is the City of Seattle Landmarks Database. From here you can search for buildings by address, year built, style, neighborhood, or architect. When you click on a search result, it will list the history of the home or building, its characteristics, current pictures, and bibliographic references for more information. The City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Landmarks and Designation Page is another great resource for finding information and photographs of historic buildings. The Landmarks AZ tab allows you to select landmarks by region. This will give you a list of landmarks with pictures, addresses and ordinance numbers. You can also see current nominations for historic landmarks by clicking on the current nominations tab. The National Register of Historic Places Database lists information about historically significant buildings across the country …
