An Atlanta mansion built in 1924 for Thomas Jefferson’s great-great-grandson faced demolition; in 2013, its new owners cut the 8,000-sq-ft home in two and moved it about 2 miles to save it
- Some historic homes are preserved by restoring their walls, replacing their old roofs, and repairing the damage.
- But the Randolph-Lucas-Jones House in Atlanta required something else.
- It needed a police escort, utility crews to lift power lines out of its path, and a roof hinged down so each half could clear the route.
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- Some historic homes are preserved by restoring their walls, replacing their old roofs, and repairing the damage.
- But the Randolph-Lucas-Jones House in Atlanta required something else.
- It needed a police escort, utility crews to lift power lines out of its path, and a roof hinged down so each half could clear the route.
Sources: Times of India