Snapped from the porch of Lola at 11th and Yale last week by a Swamplot reader: this photo of the 1903 Perry-Swilley House, formerly known to reside at 1101 Heights Blvd., and headed for 1103.
The city architectural and historical commission gave permission last year for the home to be moved one lot to the north. Swamplot reported on the owner’s plans for the site last November.
Why is the home being raised? So parking for that strip center planned for the corner can fit underneath.
- Perry-Swilley House (1901) [Heights Blog]
- Blue House on 11th and Heights Blvd [HAIF]
- Making Room for a Strip Center on Heights Blvd. [Swamplot]
- Openings and Closings: Restaurant Revamp Edition [Swamplot]
Photo: Swamplot inbox
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I wonder how much did it cost to move the house over
one lot?
I’d guess $2500. One-piece and without overhead lines in the way. Bargain-priced because few resources needed; otherwise $5000.
I heard the strip center plans had been cancelled. Now to find the link that says so….
Aha:
http://www.houstonarchitecture.....p;p=341895
Not to be discouraging to any other builders that may consider a similar procedure, but the cost of that move is SIGNIFICANTLY higher that the posted estimates.