Historical Information Gatherers Inc.

Historical Information Gatherers, Inc. (HIG) was formed in 1997 to provide professionals with quality historical information, HIG is pleased to offer a wide variety of property research information and digital imaging services for sites nationwide.

HIG Staff members are specifically trained in property research to provide our clients with superior quality historical information in a timely, cost-effective manner while providing the best in customer service.

Why Use HIG?

Improved Research

Our trained and experienced research staff provides a more complete and accurate package of data. More complete research allows a better opportunity to identify all past property uses of potential concern.

Save Time and Money

Stop spending time and money driving to libraries, doing research and making copies. Focus instead on interpreting the data.

Customer Service

Personal service is provided from the people actually doing the work. Speak to the researcher, not just a customer service representative.

Delivery Options

All our services can be delivered in either paper or digital formats. Digital delivery speeds turnaround time and allows for multiple copies.

HIG's Digital Library

Our In-House Library of aerial photographs, city directories, and historical maps is unsurpassed as a whole, and supplemented by ongoing acquisitions and partnerships designed to provide the most complete possible data for any site, nationwide.

Here's what some of our clients have told us about our services:

"There is no comparing the level of effort made by HIG versus EDR. HIG is in a whole different league."

"Working with HIG is like having extra staff."

"HIG's air photos are the best I've ever seen."

"It would cost us more to do the research ourselves, and it wouldn't be nearly as good."

"I love the fact that the documents provided by HIG can go directly into the report. There is no time spent putting title blocks on maps or labeling aerial photographs."

"I'm so glad I discovered HIG, your services save me tons of time and hassle."