In a message dated 5/7/2005 11:15:42 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: advice would be the best but here it is anyways. I would go during the day because that is always safer than the night. I would also bring copies of any older pictures you have of the house. Then knock on the doors and let the people living there now know who you are and give them the copies for their own enjoyment and to show that you aren't a lunatic. Then ask them if they mind if you take a photo of their house. That is what I always do. I have had some even invite me inside to take photos of the rooms. I usually decline that though for safety reasons. Most people are always interested in seeing old pictures and hearing stories of their houses. In fact I am in contact with several people who I would steer clear of ALL of those addresses. The city has changed entirely since the 50's. It might be nice to drive by the address in the morning hours to see if they are still there, but many probably are not.