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wow...that must be costing them a small fortune!
wow that is something! I've watched shows on HDTV and they have done that for the same reasons...I've live where they relocated a historical house closed off roads and moved it on semi trucks....I do like the roof line too. Happy weekend!
I have seen homes lifted and moved to another location before. I'm glad they were able to save that old house and put in a new foundation. I agree the cost must have been costly for sure.
That's an incredible amount of trouble (and expense) to go through, but it looks like a wonderful old house and was undoubtedly worth saving.
I've seen houses moved before, but I've never seen one lifted to save the basement. Very unusual.
That house has so much charm! I love it! I can see why they would go through so much work to fix the foundation, rather than just condemn the house and tear it down, etc. This was fascinating to read about; I didn't even realize it was possible to lift a house like this! I'm amazed too it only took four months to get it all done (you wonder what the cost of it was).
Thanks for sharing!
betty
I can understand why they have to go through all that trouble. The house is full of character and you won't get that with the new houses these days.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend
Blessings,
Aida
Interesting post. John bought several old houses when they made a new highway through San Antonio several years ago. Had them moved out here on some lots and sold them.
WOW!! I haven't seen this done! Very interesting post!! Thank you for sharing!!
Amazing! I'm curious about the cost
I, too, am astonished at this process.
Tho' our own little 'tract' home is only 10 y/o, already I'm weary of the cost simply to maintain. Glad to see the current owners love their home enough to put up with the discomfort and expense.
Amazing! I won`t mind moving my home to the countryside! Although its made of brick and doubt that would ever be possible! :0)
Thanks for sharing!
Greetings all the way from England.
No, I've never seen a house lifted off the ground, and you took some good pictures of this, Taryterre. That is a long process and it takes many months to get this house back in order again. I can't believe how old it is! Old houses like this are so charming, and I'd love to see this street all decorated around the holidays. What a sight.
Have a great week.
love,
~Sheri
I have seen a house about that size moved to a new location. I didn't see them jack it up, but I saw them moving it, and it is still sitting where it was moved. Still is lived in and looks like it is in good shape.
Wow- what a feat! It's amazing to me that they can lift these houses up and even move them miles away.
The house looks very beautiful. People in olden days make simple and good construction. They are so powerful than now.
I have seen lifting the house and moving to other place in Discovery channel!
Taryterre,
You were born on a Wednesday? My son was too, and he is a beautiful soul.......as you are, my friend.
love,
~me
It is so cool how they can move buildings like that.
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I love this old house! It is an absolute thing of beauty. I have never seen this done, I don't believe. I have heard of it.
Very interesting post.
DD
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