Historic Home on Near North Side Moved from NGA West Site

As the house movers navigate the house through the streets, crews temporarily remove power lines to allow the house to pass. Crews use the center of the street to ensure clear and level passage. Here, the house appears to be heading for the left turn lane. 

Photo by Maggie Crane, City of St. Louis

Members of the community, neighbors and media gathered to witness - and photograph - the house being moved. It's not everyday that a house drives down the street.

Photo by Maggie Crane, City of St. Louis

The structure of the moving apparatus is clearly shown here as the house approaches St. Louis Avenue, near the final destination.

Photo by Maggie Crane, City of St. Louis

Perched at an intersection, the house appears to be waiting for traffic. However, it has reached its destination. The home's new foundation and corner lot await.

Photo by Maggie Crane, City of St. Louis

The new location is prepared with a sturdy foundation for the house that has been in the same family for four generations.

Photo by Maggie Crane, City of St. Louis

A slightly different angle shows the expansive size of the historic home as it passes through an intersection.

Photo by Maggie Crane, City of St. Louis

A crew member from Expert House Movers (EHS) surveys the trailer used to move the house.

Photo by Maggie Crane, City of St. Louis

Members of Ms. Charlesetta Taylor's family pose joyfully with the house as it arrives at the new location. The house has been in their family for four generations.

Photo by Maggie Crane, City of St. Louis

Update: March 3, 2017 - The house rests in the middle of North 22nd Street where a portion of the street between St. Louis Avenue and Montgomery Street is temporarily closed as contractors prepare to move the house onto it's foundation.