Storied Sites

Discover the story of your home, cottage, or commercial property.

Storied Sites is a bespoke service allowing you to discover the history of your property in a succinct, fully documented profile prepared by Martin Research Services.

Each profile explores:

The lives of past occupants
The architectural pedigree of buildings on the property
The history of the property and its surroundings

Gain insights into the place you cherish; preserve the legacy it represents.

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Examples of Storied Sites Projects

Telling the story of an old west-end home

This profile helped preserve the memory of a client’s home of forty years. Drawing on archival records, interviews, and genealogical research, it uncovered the rich history of an early 20th-century house—revealing several notable former residents.

Documenting a family-owned commercial building

The second-generation owners of a storefront building in midtown Toronto wished to document the history of their long-held property. Using a range of research methods, we helped piece together the story of how their building evolved over several decades, allowing the family to preserve and pass down an important legacy.