Who is Martha Richter?

Most people wonder why their block looks the way it does. I decided to find out. I pulled parcel records, variance filings, city council minutes, and historical maps — stitching together a story that spans generations of policy and people.

This project has no professional mandate. It's pure inquiry. Which is exactly the point: I research because I can't not.

The process taught me how to navigate bureaucratic archives, reconcile conflicting records, and turn a jumble of primary sources into a coherent narrative. That's a portable skill set.