Roots of Your House

The Roots of Your House: A Guide to Historic Resources in Rock Island

This 18-page guide to historic resources in Rock Island County will help you discover your house. It contains information on city directories, historic street names, title abstracts, deed research, pictorial research, Sanborn maps, newspapers, historical albums, Internet resources, Preservation Commission publications, helpful books on local library shelves and particular strengths about local libraries.
Roots of Your House Brochure Cover
  • Pages: 18
  • Year Printed: Reprinted 2001, Revised 2007
  • .PDF Version: Click on image to left.
  • Availability: Rock Island Public Library, Rock Island City Hall
  • Cost: Free