The Rye Historical Society has acquired a comprehensive archive of historic property records dating back over a century.
The collection, donated by Coldwell Banker Realty, originally was curated over decades by longtime Rye realtor Nancy Neuman. Coldwell Banker received the collection when the firm acquired Neuman’s agency, Country Properties.
The records document Rye’s residential history and offer a rich perspective on the area’s architectural and community development, the historical society said.
“This generous donation allows us to offer more detailed historical information to homeowners and researchers alike,” said Anne Gold, executive director of the Rye Historical Society. “With this resource, we’re excited to further expand our Historic Marker Program, enabling homeowners to celebrate Rye’s rich history by marking their properties. For homes built before 1942 — the year Rye officially became a city — homeowners can purchase a bronze marker to commemorate their property’s unique history.”