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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.

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  1. 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.
  2. look it up
  3. Try the Hamilton County Auditor Webpage
  4. You may think that the library is a long shot, but you may be surprised. A lot of home built between the 1800's and 1950's were actually built from "Plan Books" Some libraries have these in their reference sections and even if you don't find the exact floor plan, you may find one that is remarkably similar. (Obviously some of these homes were modified as they were being built)