A Monumental Move
Alexander Hamilton’s “sweet project” was lowered onto nine dollies for
the final leg of its journey to its new home in St. Nicholas Park (see
photo above). The massive dollies, which have eight wheels each, will
allow the 298-ton Grange to be “driven,” utilizing the best of house
moving technology, from its current position on Convent Avenue to its
new home in the northwest corner of St. Nicholas Park.
onto W 141st Street and then make the turn into St. Nicholas Park
sometime around noon. Once again, all times are subject to change.
If you wish to see the Grange move for yourself, a number of public
viewing areas will give you the opportunity:
1. West 141st Street between Amsterdam and Convent Avenue;
2. Convent Avenue from West 141st to West 140th;
3. The south end of Hamilton Terrace; and
4. on West 140th overlooking the northwest corner of St. Nicholas Park.
A number of streets will be closed to vehicles that day, so plan
accordingly. West 141st Street from Amsterdam to S. Nicholas Avenue,
Convent Avenue from Hamilton Terrace to West 135th Street, and Hamilton
Terrace will all be closed Saturday.
For more info about the Grange move and a photo of the Grange on
wheels click here.
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