In 2019, a family moved a 255-year-old mansion 50 miles by barge to a new home

A 255-year-old mansion, Galloway House, was moved by a Maryland family to prevent it from being demolished. The structure traveled approximately 50 miles across the Chesapeake Bay after extensive planning and specialized equipment. Crews lifted the 400-ton house for a phased relocation that began in September 2019. After arriving at its new waterfront property in Queenstown, restoration efforts commenced to preserve its historic character.A 255-year-old mansion, Galloway House, was moved by a Maryland family to prevent it from being demolished. The structure traveled approximately 50 miles across the Chesapeake Bay after extensive planning and specialized equipment. Crews lifted the 400-ton house for a phased relocation that began in September 2019. After arriving at its new waterfront property in Queenstown, restoration efforts commenced to preserve its historic character. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2019-a-maryland-family-moved-a-255-year-old-mansion-50-miles-by-barge-the-4000-square-foot-house-travelled-across-chesapeake-bay-so-they-could-give-the-historic-building-a-new-waterfront-home/articleshow/134626190.cms