Our library collection contains material related to

• architecture
• local history
• urban design
• economics
• conservation techniques
• restoration methods
• material culture
• history of architecture
• building codes
• engineering
• architectural styles and many more.

In addition, we also have a large collection of Ithaca City Directories that can assist in conducting historical research.

We also have a wide variety of periodicals including The Victorian Home, National Trust for Historic Preservation Journal, Traditional Building, Old-House Journal, Preservation News and many more.

Other materials in the collection include:

• Historic photographs and slides
• Maps
• Surveys of historic resources throughout Tompkins County
• Scrapbooks
• Cornell University Theses

Come, explore our collection. We provide photocopying and scanning for a nominal fee.

Online Catalog coming soon!