Where are all my history nerds? Raise your hands. This week is for you. I’m talking historic maps, digitized collections and crowd-sourced cartography projects. I KNOW! Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps are large-scale maps created to help fire insurance agents determine the risk associated with properties. They contain a surprising amount of detail about a building's size, shape, construction materials, and fire protection systems that might just help you plan a great remodel. 

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• What old insurance maps can tell you about your home and neighborhood. 
• How old maps might save your garage.
• Other surprising places to look to learn about your home’s history. 

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2215