How can I find what it used to be.

By on October 1st, 2009

There is an abandoned building (there are a lot here ) in the town where I live, Someone just purchased it and I went inside to take a look. WHen I walked in what I guess was the side door there was a gym/auditorium then there’s a big kitchen and upstairs are what seem to be religion books. So I wanted to know if there’s a place online where I can find deeds or some type of historical website where I can find what that building used to be and why it was abandoned. Thanks. :]