Comments on: AS-IT-HAPPENED COVERAGE: West Seattle ‘log house’ on the move to its new home https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/ West Seattle news, 24/7 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 05:14:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: JanS https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119878 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 05:14:58 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119878 Fairmount is close to me. The two block stretch from Hanford to Forest is probably one of my favorite streets in West Seattle. :)

]]> By: WSB https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119652 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 04:03:16 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119652 Added along with a couple of Sunday photos

]]> By: Marianne . https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119600 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 17:28:38 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119600 Thank you to Nickel Bros. and new owners for saving a beautiful old house.  Thanks to WSB for covering the story (and being up in the middle of the night).  Where will the house end up?  I would like to see it in its new “home.”

]]> By: M https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119598 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 17:23:15 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119598 Where is it located?

]]> By: sbre https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119595 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 17:15:12 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119595 Simply fantastic!!

I too stayed up and ventured out to watch as it made its way down California and turning onto Hanford, just amazing!

A few years back I was in North Carolina when the “Cape Hatteras Lighthouse” was moved, another feat to be marveled at.  Both these events will stay with me for years to come.

]]> By: miws https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119593 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 17:13:18 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119593 The actual move was too late and at the wrong end of West Seattle for me to witness in person, but these vids help make up for that. 

Fortunately, I was able to see the old place still at its original location late yesterday morning as the bus went by as I was heading toward the Junction. I had actually forgotten about it but just happened to look out the window to the right as the bus passed by and saw the house sitting in the yard moved off of its foundation. I felt extra lucky to see it there the one last time as I am often sitting in the seat that would have put my back to that. 

I did get to witness a house move in person many years ago when the old house on 42nd was moved to clear way to expand Thriftway’s parking lot. I followed it from there up to just before it crossed California. on Findlay, IIRC, and I think that took about three hours. I believe that house was relocated to or near the Charlestown Hill area.

Mike 

]]> By: Cid https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119587 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 15:49:58 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119587 With all the needless destruction in West Seattle of historic homes lately…this makes my heart happy. Eager to see the final “second life” of this little jewel.

]]> By: Don Brubeck https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119585 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 15:28:39 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119585 Awesome coverage!

The videos could be a good start for an action movie with house mover chase scenes.  ;-D

]]> By: 22blades https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119574 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 12:26:19 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119574 What a great story! Thanks for the coverage (at 3 am!). I’ve been following this story for awhile now.

CALIRES above said it best; ” I so appreciate what Nickel Bros. is doing to save the houses in our area that otherwise would be demolished and carted to the dump in the name of “progress”.

]]> By: Diane https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119569 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 12:01:39 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119569 that last corner was VERY tricky; likely took at least an hour; I gave up finally at 3:30; I watched with great view from start at Findlay; and waited at end spot from 1:30, to the last amazing maneuvers to back it into their street; this is 4th house-move I’ve seen live-in-person by Nickel Bros, and by far the easiest/smallest and straight shot most of the way; couldn’t believe how fast it traveled down California; it really takes dedication and hard work to save our wonderful historic buildings; look forward to seeing it on the new owner’s site; so cool the new location is just a few blocks from me

]]> By: WS_suzanne https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119564 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 11:28:03 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119564 It’s so cool seeing the videos! I love that the new owners fell in love with this beautiful house that’s filled with  character and history, and is being given a brand new second life with them. 

]]> By: WSB https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119558 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 09:37:48 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119558 In reply to Calires.

That’s a good way to put it – the motorcade is pretty impressive.

]]> By: Calires https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119557 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 09:19:44 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119557 It just passed by my house, it was pretty spectacular, almost like a dignitary’s motorcade (even with people walking alongside).  I so appreciate what Nickel Bros. is doing to save the houses in our area that otherwise would be demolished and carted to the dump in the name of “progress”.  

]]> By: Chemis https://westseattleblog.com/2017/12/happening-now-west-seattle-log-house-on-the-move-to-its-new-home/#comment-2119551 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 08:01:54 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=902630#comment-2119551 Thanks for the alert this would happen tonight WSB.  It was fascinating to see some of the heavy-moving equipment up close, particularly the steerable/adjustable height corner axles and the heavy duty “pusher” that looked like something for moving airplanes.

Good luck with the rest of the move and remodel project Neil and Holly.  Thank you for saving this piece of Findlay history and making it a jewel in your home.

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