How to Use Sanborn Maps Workshop In-Person
Please join us for an engaging workshop where you’ll learn how to read and interpret these historic survey maps that once assessed fire insurance risks and now serve as powerful research tools for historians, preservationists, and curious minds alike.
Discover how Sanborn maps reveal the history of Houston’s buildings and neighborhoods while learning to confidently read and interpret these unique resources with guidance from HHRC’s Architecture Archivist. Whether you're researching a historic property or exploring the city’s past, this workshop will equip you with practical tools to get started.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dive into Houston’s architectural history! Sign up now for How to Use Sanborn Maps and start exploring the city through a whole new lens.
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- Date:
- Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Time:
- 4:30pm - 5:45pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Meldrum Room (1st Floor)
- Campus:
- Houston History Research Center
- Age Group:
- All Ages
- Categories:
- Cultural & Heritage