University of Connecticut Building Relocation

Mansfield, CT / December 2022

Wolfe excavates around a UConn building sitting on crib priors prior to relocation

A University of Connecticut building sits on crib piles in preparation for relocation

Wolfe House Movers drives a UConn house over steel plate to its new location

A Uconn house sits on dollies during house move

University of Connecticut house sits on dollies atop steel plate

Wolfe House Movers drives UConn house from street into storage location

Wolfe foremand drives UConn house down center of street during relocation

End view of UConn house being driven down street by Wolfe foreman

House on dollies is driven from street to storage location

Porch view of UConn house with steel and dollies

University of Connecticut house on dollies with apartment building in background

Aerial shot of UConn faculty house on dollies

Aerial view of UConn house in street being relocated on dollies

UConn house moves down street with crane in foreground

Aerial shot of house on steel beams being slid over foundation

Wolfe House Movers slides UConn house on steel beams over foundation

Mansfield, CT / December 2022

Wolfe House Movers relocated a 2-story, 35’x72′ frame building for the University of Connecticut, moving the building in two stages to accommodate the contractors’ timeline. The circa-1920 building was constructed with a central fireplace, two front porches, and a back entry porch, and was part of the Campus’s historic district. In the first stage of the move, Wolfe lifted the building and moved it 340′ from its original location to a storage site, where they supported it on steel beams while the partial foundation was completed at its permanent location. When the new site was finished, Wolfe returned to move and lower the house into final position. The University is constructing a new residency hall at the house’s original location, and plans to restore the house and integrate it into campus life.

Specs

35'x72' 2-Story Frame House

Two-Stage Relocation

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