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November 26, 1840
Edgefield Advertiser
Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Mr. Bunker of Lowell, Mass., successfully moved large houses, including a three-story mansion and a dwelling with chimneys and wings, over distances while families inside continued daily activities undisturbed.
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Full Text
House Moving.—Mr. Bunker of Lowell, Mass., who recently, and so successfully removed the large three story Mansion House, with two stacks of chimneys standing, from Boylston to Front street, near half a mile over paving stones, has just removed a large dwelling house from its foundation on Northampton street, 10 or 15 feet. It had two stacks of chimneys, and with the wings measured 101 feet. Two families remained in the house and pursued their domestic affairs as usual. So safe and quickly did Mr. Bunker perform his work, that the females belonging to the house, sat at the chamber window sewing every day, as unconcerned during the removal, as though nothing of the kind was in operation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
House Moving
Mr Bunker
Lowell Mass
Chimneys
Families Inside
Sewing During Removal
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Bunker
Where did it happen?
Lowell, Mass.
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Bunker
Location
Lowell, Mass.
Story Details
Mr. Bunker moved a three-story mansion house half a mile over paving stones with chimneys intact, and then a large dwelling 10-15 feet with two families inside who continued sewing and domestic affairs undisturbed.