How to: Use Sanborn Maps
Learn how to use Sanborn Maps for property research. These are some of the earliest block by block maps of the City with streets and addresses visible, dating back to 1885!
January 8, 2024
Nutrias
How to: Use Tax Assessment Records
Property tax assessment records provide valuable information for the property researcher. Learn how to use assessment records and what these records can tell you about a property.
December 4, 2023
Nutrias.org
In 1995, archivists Wayne Everard and Irene Wainwright created the New Orleans Public Library’s first website, the beloved www.nutrias.org. In an effort to pay homage to our original web presence, we present to you the City Archives & Special Collections’ blog: Nutrias.