Gradually build the story of your house by using State Library and other local archives. Tips on research and the importance of documents such as Certificate of Title.   

Understand the history of the land upon which the house is built.  Land tells its own story of subdivision and ownership through transfers, inheritance and sales. Digital and physical maps to help your research.

What clues are contained in the roof pitch, the plan of the rooms, the materials used and the ornamentation – finials, veranda posts and railings, window hoods, lattice work and paint colours. Find builders, architects, plans and council documents to discover more about the architectural style of your home.

A house is not a home without people and their stories.  Enrich the history of your home by finding out who lived there and what events unfolded in that house?  

Know how your house fits into the locality and suburb.  What did the house and its inhabitants contribute to the community? What role did it play in the evolution of that locality?

Do you have questions about your research? State Library is here to help.

Gradually build the story of your house by following our house history blog series. We outline the resources of State Library of Queensland and other local Archives that can be used to tell the story of your house.

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