03-18-2009, 05:55 AM
Novice
Subject: Shortcut?
I know Larry would like to have everyone look over his shoulder and satisfy themselves regarding the location of Julia's business. I also realize his research is awfully intimidating.
I wanted to offer a shortcut that I used that got me 99% of the way there. The other records Larry references quickly put me at 100%.
Quote:
“All of these documents can be viewed on the Maricopa County Recorder's web site. After reaching the correct search menu, simply insert the book and page you are searching for and follow the links.”
Lease Book 2, Page 132 – This is Julia's lease and it names the Capital Building as the location of her business.
Lease Book 2, Page 121 – This lease provides the name of L. H. Goodrich who was the owner of the Capital Building.
Lease Book 1, Page 101 – This lease identifies the Capital Building owned by Goodrich. It also gives us the physical description. The building covered all of Lot 6 and the west 15 feet 2 inches of Lot 4 in Block 21.
The Sanborn Fire Maps, that Paul provided the link for, will give you the visual and orientation of Block 21, Lot 4 and Lot 6.
I suspect I have made Larry cringe with this "dumbing down" approach but it was this type of exercise that put me in the ballpark. Hopefully it might help someone else?
Garry