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Moving a House with Preservation in Mind
Peter Paravalos
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Description for Moving a House with Preservation in Mind
Paperback. Offers step-by-step instructions on the process of moving a historic building, from the initial decision-making to the actual move. This guide includes information on moving techniques, choosing a contractor, obtaining permits, finding a site, budgeting the move, and obtaining funds. Series: American Association for State & Local History. Num Pages: 168 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMK; TNKX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 267.
House moving has recently been pushed to the forefront of preservation efforts as an alternative to demolition. When the choice becomes to either move a historically significant building away from its original physical and cultural landscape, or see history torn down and buried away in our ever-growing landfills, relocation can be the preferred option. Aggressive residential and business developments have forced preservationists, historical commissions, and concerned citizens to act by moving historic homes in an effort to save them from destruction. What is involved in moving a house? Where does one begin? Most importantly, what will it cost? ... Read more
House moving has recently been pushed to the forefront of preservation efforts as an alternative to demolition. When the choice becomes to either move a historically significant building away from its original physical and cultural landscape, or see history torn down and buried away in our ever-growing landfills, relocation can be the preferred option. Aggressive residential and business developments have forced preservationists, historical commissions, and concerned citizens to act by moving historic homes in an effort to save them from destruction. What is involved in moving a house? Where does one begin? Most importantly, what will it cost? ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
Series
American Association for State & Local History
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780759109575
SKU
V9780759109575
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About Peter Paravalos
Peter Paravalos is a structural engineer with experience in design, inspection, assessment, restoration and rehabilitation of various historic, transportation and public works facilities. He has been involved in a number of building moves in and around Massachusetts. He currently resides in London, UK, where he is a member of the Camden History Society and a consultant for the History Channel. ... Read more
Reviews for Moving a House with Preservation in Mind
Paravalos offers a concise, thorough and thoughtful explanation of the factors involved with relocating a historic building. I recommend this book for anyone contemplating moving a historic house, as it clearly outlines all of the details related to undertaking this kind of large-scale project.
Joseph Cornish, Senior Stewardship Manager, Historic New England Moving a House with Preservation in Mind ... Read more
Joseph Cornish, Senior Stewardship Manager, Historic New England Moving a House with Preservation in Mind ... Read more