INSIGHTS

What the Heck’s a Fancy?
I have a very funny colleague who hails from Athens, GA. Hank Burnham not only knows more about historical property research than anyone I’ve ever met—he’s one of the funniest storytellers I know.… READ MORE >
  |   10.04.2012
LA Times Features Sanborn Maps
LA Times Features Sanborn Maps Maps are cool. Old ones. New ones. Hard-copy ones. Electronic ones. We all rely on maps every day. To find a business, visit a client, get to a… READ MORE >
  |   09.24.2012
The City Directory Super Library is Born!
In the spring of 2012, EDR acquired a collection of over 3,000 historical city directory books, many which are the only remaining copy and were set to be disposed of forever. We are… READ MORE >
  |   08.02.2012
EDR's City Directory Super Library
I have exciting news to share from EDR. As part of our commitment to bring you the most accurate, thorough and user-friendly information possible, we are making a $3.2 million investment to enhance… READ MORE >
  |   06.11.2012
Sanborn Maps Get 15 Minutes of Fame
USA Today has continued its coverage of environmental contamination with a new series on Ghost Factories. Investigators used Sanborn Maps and City Directories to pin-point the location of hundreds of historical lead smelters… READ MORE >
  |   04.18.2012