FOLLOWUP: California/Findlay ‘log house’ jacked up for upcoming move

It is quite a sight – the century-plus-old “log house” at California/Findlay, now jacked up for its upcoming move – but that move is still two weeks away. We stopped by to check, after getting a few questions about its status.

We reported one week ago on the date and preparations for moving the house to its new location in The Admiral District. It originally was set to be demolished, as the site’s owners plan to build six live-work units there; the house-rescuing firm Nickel Bros stepped in to try to find a buyer to save and move it, and the Bauersfeld family answered the call. (The house’s previous tenant, Ventana Construction [WSB sponsor], had to move, and found another corner house with history at 5958 California SW.)

The move is set for two weeks from tomorrow – we’re currently clarifying whether it’s Friday night into Saturday morning or Saturday night into Sunday morning.

3 Replies to "FOLLOWUP: California/Findlay 'log house' jacked up for upcoming move"

  • Anthony November 17, 2017 (1:32 pm)

    Yay!  Glad they are saving that gorgeous building.

  • RayWest November 18, 2017 (5:10 am)

    So glad  to hear this has been saved and had hoped that would be the case when I heard about the new development going in. This is near where I live and it is one of the last houses along California Ave.

  • Virginia Michelsons November 20, 2017 (10:04 pm)

    So very happy to see some of our history is being saved by wonderful, thoughtful people.I am sorry to see the ugly boxes with no charm or character being built everywhere.  Ugly!

    Virginia Michelsons, 50 plus years in WS

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