[MassHistPres] Looking for someone who can move an 18th/early 19th century house

[director at shirleyeustishouse.org]

The Gordon family in Hingham, MA moves historic buildings as well. 

74 Cushing St, Hingham, MA, 02043. (781) 812-8045

 <mailto:terry.gordon at comcast.net> terry.gordon at comcast.net.

 

From: MassHistPres <masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu> On Behalf Of Peter K Johnson
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 4:36 PM
To: MHC Preservation listserv <MassHistPres at cs.umb.edu>
Subject: [MassHistPres] Looking for someone who can move an 18th/early 19th century house

 

Last year the Hanover Historical Commission placed a year-long demolition delay on a historic house in town. Since we have been unsuccessful in convincing the owner to retain the house as part of the plan for the property, this past December we decided that moving the house was the only way to save it.

We have located a site and identified a builder experienced in old house restoration/renovation, and he is willing to take on this project. He has a team of specialists in place - all of whom he has worked with in the past. However, he has not found a house mover. Does anyone have any recommendations?  He has contacted Gordon Building Movers in Hingham, but recently they have not been returning calls.

The move would be one mile, on public streets. This would be a private project; the Commission would have no legal role. Our role has been - and will be - to provide information and make inquiries and introductions for the man who has agreed to take this on. The house needs to be moved prior to June 8, 2022.

 

Suggestions and advice from anyone who has experience with such a project would also be appreciated.

 

Thanks, 

Peter Johnson
Chair
Hanover Historical Commission 

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