Question by Jess: How do I get architectural floor plans of my old house (Ohio) before redesigning?
My parents have charged me with drawing up some plans and elevations of their home in Cincinnati, OH for a remodeling project and I have no idea on how to get a hold of the floor plans. I live around 400 miles away so field measuring is out of the question. The house was supposedly built in 1937-ish that’s about all I’ve got to build on (no punn intended)…

I’ve narrowed it down to a specific township, and called the building department, but they do not keep records of homes that are older than 1993.

Hmmm? Someone must have this info correct? I was told to visit the local library, but that seems silly as they wouldn’t really have floor plans available of private residences?

Any help is welcome.

Thanks y’all.

Best answer:

Answer by SAWGIRL
The city or township is where you usually can get them but if they don’t have a copy, check the registry file and see if it lists the arcitechts name or company, they may have a copy. Also ask if the town has any archives that may contain plans, homes that old are considered heritage buildings.
Also check for the original owners they may have copies. or their heirs.
If you still don’t have any luck. Find another home similar in the area that has been restored or preserved in it’s original state. and use that layout as a guideline.

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