Former register of deeds Margaret Hermstein said she made the decision more than 20 years ago to have the county’s records stored in the underground salt mines, both for security and preservation purposes. The climate-controlled environment operated by Underground Vault & Storage is perfect for preserving microfilm records of the county’s land records dating back to the county’s founding in 1872. “It’s a wonderful place to tour,” she said. “It’s very inviting. It’s a very safe place. … I encouraged all of our commissioners when I was register of deeds to take a tour.”
Source: Harvey County Now
