There are many reasons why individuals choose to research a historic property, ranging from curiosity about one's ancestral home to proving the age of a particular structure for a lawsuit.
Some university courses require an in-depth, primary research project on the history of a building.
The Cofrin Library Special Collections Department has several primary and secondary resources for individuals researching a historic property. The following sources contain relevant information specifically pertaining to properties in the northeastern Wisconsin region. These are just some of the sources available when researching a historic property. Local public libraries, county courthouses, city halls, local historical societies, and museums also possess helpful information to assist you in your search.