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Maryland family relocates 255-year-old mansion across Chesapeake Bay
A historic Maryland mansion weighing 400 tons was transported approximately 50 miles by barge to save it from demolition. The ambitious relocation of Galloway House, completed in 2019, required extensive planning and specialized equipment.
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Facing the threat of demolition, a Maryland family undertook an extraordinary preservation effort by relocating Galloway House, a 255-year-old mansion, across the Chesapeake Bay. The ambitious project commenced in September 2019, representing a significant undertaking to rescue the historic structure from being razed.
The transportation of the 400-ton building required meticulous planning and specialized engineering equipment. Crews carefully lifted the entire structure and transported it via barge across approximately 50 miles of water, navigating the challenges of moving such a substantial historic edifice.
Upon arrival at its new waterfront property in Queenstown, the house began its second chapter. Restoration efforts were initiated to preserve the mansion's historic character and ensure its long-term viability. The relocation stands as a testament to the family's commitment to heritage conservation and adaptive reuse, offering the century-old structure a new lease on life rather than demolition.