Relocation of the JSE House, 1986

In the historical image, onlookers, some in hard hats and others casually dressed, gather around a large white house being transported across a road on a massive truck. The house, appearing quaint with its classic American architecture, contrasts starkly with the industrial nature of the heavy machinery utilized for its relocation. A person is visible on the rooftop, possibly overseeing the operation, while the tree-lined street and buildings in the background hint at a small, possibly rural town setting.

In the historical image, onlookers, some in hard hats and others casually dressed, gather around a large white house being transported across a road on a massive truck. The house, appearing quaint with its classic American architecture, contrasts starkly with the industrial nature of the heavy machinery utilized for its relocation. A person is visible on the rooftop, possibly overseeing the operation, while the tree-lined street and buildings in the background hint at a small, possibly rural town setting.

Name/Title

Relocation of the JSE House, 1986

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.274

Tags

1980s

Description

A photograph showing the John Stark Edwards house being moved across town from South Street to Monroe Street. Photo features a side view of the house on the trailer with people spectating. Dated 1986.

Acquisition

Accession

2024.1

Made/Created

Date made

1986

Location

Location

Box

Warren Places Box 1

Room

Archives

Building

Morgan History Center

Date

July 9, 2024

Notes

Folder: Edwards House

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Trumbull County Historical Society

Related Places

Place

Location

John Stark Edwards House