Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / AASLH
Pages: 168
Trim: 6½ x 9½
978-0-7591-0956-8 • Hardback • June 2006 • $130.00 • (£100.00)
978-0-7591-0957-5 • Paperback • May 2006 • $54.00 • (£42.00)
978-0-7591-1426-5 • eBook • June 2006 • $51.00 • (£39.00)
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.
Chapter 1 Moving Houses, A History Lesson
Chapter 2 Decision Making
Chapter 3 The Moving Process, What's Involved
Chapter 4 Historic Preservation and the Federal Government's Role in Funding
Chapter 5 Historic House Moving
Chapter 6 Choosing a Method for Moving
Chapter 7 The Structural Mover's Role
Chapter 8 The Economics of House Moving
Chapter 9 A Case Study—Strawberry Banke
Chapter 10 Moving by Example
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 is a very comprehensive and thorough reference guide to the history and techniques involved in preserving and relocating historical structures and other buildings. A must read book for preservationists, house movers, and other enthusiasts who have an interest in preserving and saving some of our most historic landmarks for future generations.
— Mark Edwards, President, Edwards Moving & Rigging, Inc.
This detailed and thoughtful guide to the history, practices, and considerations of house moving will help both property owners and preservation organizations needing to make informed decisions on a house move. Case examples from a variety of physical situations and regional locations describe 'last chance' moving of several exceptionally significant historic houses and use of 'best practices' in such cases.
— Marcia Starkey, Historical Commission, Greenfield, Massachusetts
This is a long overdue, in-depth guide for any individual who is interested in the preservation and relocation of any structure
— Jim Matyiko, Expert House Movers