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House Research with Archivist Dennis Northcott

House Research with Archivist Dennis Northcott

House of Lou
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<p>If you live in a historic house or&nbsp;just love historic architecture, you'll enjoy hearing from this episode's guest,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/X1KuYfHXYjgF5hmllwRc4rVVhjhPvZWjXnMKfKFMXF1tCt4DGkzrsWGvIzitoNKy/++/history/architecture/searching-for-the-history-of-a-st-louis-house/" rel="nofollow">Dennis Northcott</a>. Northcott&nbsp;is an archivist at the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center, specializing in genealogy and house history. Through a variety of&nbsp;digitized resources, he passionately assists researchers&nbsp;in their quest to uncover the stories hidden in their home, as well as the fascinating details that bring to life its past residents, making house history research more accessible and intriguing than ever before. The Missouri Historical Society's Library and Research Center is&nbsp;open to the public, and no membership is required. Staff members are available to assist you with your research and help answer your questions, no matter how farfetched they may seem. Listen and&nbsp;follow&nbsp;<em>House of Lou</em>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc?si=be8613d8b3e849c4" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or most places podcasts are available.</p> <p><strong>Thank you to&nbsp;<a href="https://karrbick.com/project-consultation/" rel="nofollow">Karr Bick Kitchen &amp; Bath</a>&nbsp;for sponsoring this episode.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>From design and construction to interiors, Karr Bick serves as a one-stop-shop for all the essentials needed to create spaces that are #NothingOrdinary. 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And follow Veronica (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vtlookbook" rel="nofollow">@vtlookbook</a>) and&nbsp;<em>St. Louis Magazine</em>&nbsp;on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/" rel="nofollow">@stlouismag</a>).</p> <p><strong>Interested in being a podcast sponsor?</strong></p> <p>Contact Lauren Leppert at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" rel="nofollow">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://mohistory.org/library" rel="nofollow">History Museum Library &amp; Research Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://about.me/andrewraimist" rel="nofollow">Andrew Raimist&nbsp;</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PilgrimCongregationalUCCSTL/" rel="nofollow">Pilgrim Congregational Church on Union</a></li> <li><a href="https://history.wustl.edu/" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;Washington University History Department</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;City of Maplewood</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.haciendastl.com/" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;Hacienda Restaurant on Manchester</a></li> <li>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.historypin.org/en/sievers-studio-photography/geo/38.627003,-90.199404,11/bounds/38.317357,-90.443163,38.935318,-89.955645/paging/1" rel="nofollow">Sievers Photo Studio</a></li> <li><a href="http://magicchefmansion.com/" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;Magic Chef Mansion</a></li> <li><a href="https://stlouispatina.com/tag/gingerbread/" rel="nofollow">Gingerbread houses in South City&nbsp;</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.landscapingnetwork.com/pictures/site_8/mo-blaes-design_998/" rel="nofollow">City of Webster Groves&nbsp;</a></li> <li><a href="https://ebsworthpark.org/" rel="nofollow">Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.landmarks-stl.org/" rel="nofollow">Landmarks Association of St. Louis</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Westmoreland-Portland-Places-Architecture-1888-1988/dp/0826206778" rel="nofollow"><em>Westmoreland and Portland Places: The History and Architecture of America's Premier Private Streets, 1888-1988,&nbsp;</em>by Julius Hunter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.slam.org/event/unpacking-the-imperial-hotel-at-100-frank-lloyd-wright-and-the-world/" rel="nofollow">Saint Louis Art Museum, Unpacking the Imperial Hotel at 100: Frank Lloyd Wright and the World</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>You may also enjoy these SLM articles:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/X1KuYfHXYjgF5hmllwRc4rVVhjhPvZWjXnMKfKFMXF1tCt4DGkzrsWGvIzitoNKy/++/history/architecture/searching-for-the-history-of-a-st-louis-house/" rel="nofollow">How to search for the history of a St. Louis home</a></li> </ul> <p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>