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How the buildings were relocated

During the past weeks, Guy Davis and his crew:

Reinforced the insides of the houses.

Inserted steel beams under them.

Raised the houses, as much as 3 feet, with a hydraulic system.

Rolled the houses sideways off their brick and concrete foundations.

Placed the houses on hydraulic dollies.

Rolled the buildings into the street using a high-tech steering system.

Placed them on their new site two blocks away.

Source: Guy Davis, owner of Davis Construction House & Building Movers

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