Special Improvement Tax Sales and Redemption Records . These are another source for determining a property s owner, value, and location. Appraisal Cards . These records contain the complete information on the appraisal and assessment of real property. Most cards also include a photograph of the buildings.
Appraisal cards exist for many counties.
Cards for other counties can be obtained from the necessary county archives or assessor s office. Appraisal cards can be very useful in determining the early appearance of a structure, its past uses, and construction processes and characteristics. Appraisal of Property Case Files . This series has limited usefulness, but it may show the removal of some roads and structures for the purpose of road construction during the 1930s and 40s. Building Permit Registers .