Single copies of the following publications are available for free via our online request form. For additional copies or more information, call 800-450-4534 or 317-639-4534, or email info@indianalandmarks.org.

Hiring a Contractor Indiana Landmarks’ 10-step guide and checklist for choosing a contractor who will fit your restoration needs.

Historic House Research Handbook (566k PDF), an eight-page publication, describes the process and sources useful in tracking down the history of a house--your own or any other house of interest.

National Register of Historic Places in Indiana covers the history, eligibility requirements, and benefits of nominating a site to the National Register of Historic Places, and contact information for the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology, the state agency that administers the National Register program in Indiana.

On the Street Where You Live: Be a Building Watcher! (184k PDF) provides capsule descriptions of 15 architectural styles prevalent among Indiana’s historic houses and commercial buildings. Line drawings of Indiana examples illustrate the eight-page publication, with hallmarks of each style highlighted by illustrations.

Preservation and Property Values (1.1MB PDF) Based on an independent study conducted by Donovan D. Rypkema, a nationally known real estate development consultant, this 15-page book shows how official designation of local historic district benefits property values in those areas.

Saving Landmarks in Your Community describes the process and benefits of organizing a historic preservation commission in your community and offers advice on how to get started.

Tax Benefits for Owners of Historic Buildings (74k PDF) discusses the federal and state tax credits available to owners who restore historic buildings.