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02/02/2006: "Saved! But Will Be Moved"

(S. Strehlou photo)

There is ongoing concern over the continuing destruction of the older buildings that are a part of what is attractive about Friday Harbor, and if financial considerations mean historic buildings cannot be saved, then there is the hope, that at the least, they can be moved to a new location. Previous Story Sandy Strehlou's daytime job is as the Town Historic Preservation Coordinator, and she has been in the forefront of the effort to save the Churchill building, if not in it's current location, then at least by moving it to a new site within the Town Limits. That move will now occur

The Town of Friday Harbor has announced that on Thursday, February 9th, 2:30pm, the Churchill House will be moved from it's current location above the ferry parking lot, to a new location on Argyle. This will, of course, result in some closing of streets for the length of time it takes the house to pass by.

The Town estimates the trip will take approximately 30 minutes as the building travels down First Street, turning uphill on Spring Street, and finally down the home stretch on Argyle.

Sandy invites the public to observe the move; "As bitter sweet as the move is, it is an historic occasion. Come if you can, and do wish her luck on the journey and in her new life"