Historic Preservation: Resources for Research

Compilation of All Pages Listed Below, in a Single Web Page for Printing

The following is a selective guide to research resources available at Avery Library. It is not meant to be completely comprehensive, but pulls together the important materials that may be useful in researching historic buildings and neighborhoods. If you need more assistance, speak to a reference librarian (Reference Desk hours) or email reference questions or request a consultation through the Avery Library homepage.

1. New York City
   
   
2. Dictionaries, Encyclopedias & Handbooks
   
   
3. Other Books and Resources
   
   
4. Indexes & Abstracts
   
   
5. Journals
   
   
6. Trade/Manufacturer’s Catalogs
   
   
7. Columbia Masters Theses
   

Jeffrey Ross/September 2009