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1. DECISION MAKING Case Against Moving · Moving a historically significant structure should only be undertaken to avoid its demolition or destruction. When such a structure is moved, an irreparable void is left in the surrounding landscape forever affecting the landscape and structure’s “sense of place”. Case For Moving · Moving historic lighthouses, saving them from the effects of beach erosion, as well as saving structures from demolition are two such cases. Factors to consider - Condition & Make-up Historical Significance Transport Route 2. THE MOVING PROCESS Choosing your structural mover · Start at the International Association of Structural Movers at: www.IASM.org and base your decision on experience first, cost second Planning your Route · Avoid overhead utilities and bridges Permitting & Homeowner Responsibilities · Be sure to agree on mover and homeowner responsibilities 3. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS' ROLE IN THE MOVING PROCESS Relocating listed properties · See the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 60, Section 60.14 Tax incentives, grants, and other · Tax Credit Program from The National Park Service and IRS 4a. HISTORIC HOUSE MOVING Factors to consider · Age, damage to historic fabric, size and make-up, travel route, utilities and schedule Considerations prior to your move · Photographic documentation and dimensional drawings dependent on move type 4b. CHOOSING A METHOD FOR MOVING In one piece Partially disassembled · Portions of the house are removed for ease of transportation Totally disassembled · The house is taken apart, and the pieces numbered for ease of rebuilding 5. THE ROLE OF THE STRUCTURAL MOVER Cribbing & jacks Dollies Unified Jacking Beams & rollers 6. THE ECONOMICS OF HOUSE MOVING - What will it cost? Factors which will determine your costs · Make-up of structure, size and shape, move type, foundations, travel route and utilities |