After publishing a blog post based on a property history report I completed for a client living on the north edge of Garfield Park, a resident on the south side reached out, wanting to know more about their home. I was excited to dive into the history of their neighborhood—it offered another opportunity to explore a seemingly ordinary place. These are the places I’m drawn to most. Their stories are often scattered or forgotten, and I find a deep sense of purpose in bringing

I’m passionate about researching and preserving old homes that belonged to regular people. These are the houses we pass by on our daily drives, the places where ordinary lives unfolded minute by minute, year by year. Often, the most relatable and interesting histories come from these familiar dwellings. The home of a recent client—featured in the blog below—is a perfect example. -Mark Belloni Research Consulting Tucked near the bottom of page 11 in the April 4, 1929, issue o

This blog post came to be serendipitously after I stumbled across a few intriguing newspaper articles while researching a nearby, unrelated property. I kept pulling the proverbial thread until the full story began to take shape—one that I’ve outlined below. This kind of discovery is at the heart of my work. If you’re interested in uncovering the history of another property, you can learn more about my services here . -Mark Belloni Research Consulting If you’ve ever driven eas