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Resources to assist In your search

USE THESE LINKS TO HELP FIND INFORMATION ON YOUR HOME

Waltham Public Library

Maps, CityDirectories & Annual Listings.

Waltham Historical Maps

Waltham Historical Commission

Waltham City Directories

Waltham Annual Listings

Massachusetts Historical Commission (MACRIS)

Waltham Highlands Survey

Homes in the Highlands Section of Waltham

City of Waltham Building Department

“Building” or “Street” Card permits since 1920

Massachusetts Registry of Deeds

Best for property deeds after 1870

Familysearch.org

Property deeds prior to 1870 (Free registration is required to view) 

Researching House Histories Summary Sheet

Via Society
Via Commission

Researching House Histories
— Part One —

Part I

Researching House Histories
— Part Two —

Supported in part by a  grant from The Waltham Cultural Council

190 Moody Street
Waltham, Massachusetts
02453

Phone: 781.891.5815
Cell or Text: 617.448.6706

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