If you’ve ever driven by an old, interesting house in Atlantic, and wondered who lived there, you may be able to learn the history of the home during a special event this Thursday, at American Legion Building (Old Armory), in Atlantic. Cass County Genealogical Society members, Carolyn Key and Mary Hoegh, have been investigating the history of several homes. They will share that information on Thursday, April 26, 1 pm at the American Legion Memorial Building (201 Poplar Street).

The houses they will describe are at 607 Maple Street, 702 Locust, 811 Poplar and 1314 Chestnut. Find out when they were built, the style, and family histories of people who called them home. The program is part of the April theme for Atlantic’s Sesquicentennial, entitled “Who’s Who in Atlantic.” Cass County Information will also be given about sources and methods available to trace housing history. Iowa is one of the few states requiring property abstracts. There are offices and records available to the public.

The monthly meeting of the Cass County Genealogical Society is usually held on the fourth Thursday at the Atlantic Public Library. This Who’s Who program is open to everyone at the American Legion Memorial Building.