Benita, You can go to the Westchester County Archives in Elmsford. They are open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for research. They have many maps you can look at and they can show you how to search back through the deeds (which is what is done in a title search- which I believe only goes back 75 or 100 years) to see the names of owners. The Westchester County Historical Society is there and I think this is where you should start your search. They are very knowledgeable and can help guide you. Have you checked to see if the New Rochelle Library has a local history collection? It might contain old photographs. You might also want to check with the Library in White Plains, being the county seat, they may have information that would be helpful. Property tax rolls might also be helpful, they probably would be found in New Rochelle's Town Hall or they would know where to find them. The Town's Zoning/Building/Planning Dept. should also have access to old maps. They might have photos too ! Up here in Dutchess County, I went to my Town Hall in LaGrange and found a notation in property tax rolls about the 1855 farm house next to my property and it said that Mr. East's son was building the house for his bride. Maybe I was just lucky in that search..... Have you talked to any nearby elderly neighbors to see if they might know something about the house? Have you checked withe local newspaper to see if they have a collection of old photos? Have you contacted the Town Historian? Good luck! Judy Wolf ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour