Historic Photo Research for 100th anniversary of restaurant

We're assembling a 100-year anniversary book for a landmark restaurant and need a dedicated researcher to uncover the best historic visuals and clippings from the 1920s through the 1960s. What I already have: plenty of recent photography and a trove of family snapshots supplied by the owner. What I don’t have—and what I’m counting on you to find—are period images and articles that capture • the restaurant itself at key openings, renovations, and publicised events • portraits or candid shots of owners, longtime staff, and notable guests • glimpses of the surrounding neighborhood, evolving food culture, or wider historical moments that set the scene for each decade The richest material usually hides in local newspapers and magazine archives, library or museum special collections, historical societies, and reputable online photo archives or public records databases. Please be comfortable navigating everything from microfilm readers to digital tools such as ProQuest Historical Newspapers, Chronicling America, or similar regional resources. Deliverable Provide a well-organised list we can drop straight into our editorial workflow: - each usable photo or article’s title/headline, exact date, and publication - a working source link or precise archive citation (box number, call slip, or collection ID) - any notes on image resolution, reproduction rights, or fees flagged at the source No layout work is required—just the research. Clear, verifiable sourcing is critical because the publishing team will secure permissions as a next step. If this sounds like your kind of archival treasure hunt, I’d love to see samples of similar projects you’ve tackled and hear how quickly you can begin.