In Between

Transitional measures are underway in preparation for relocating the Nissen House.

While out photographing the light snow that fell in Lewisville last Friday, I also pointed my camera toward the Nissen House.

As can be seen in this photo, the side porches have been removed so the house will fit on its new lot. The removal of the porches has actually brought the house closer to its basic structure of over 100 years ago, as can be observed in an old photo of the Nissen House taken around 1900.

Legal and financial proceedings between the town council and the Lewisville Historical Society have made the relocation possible through loans from both the town and individuals, as well as from private donations.

An ongoing fundraising campaign will likely be necessary, in order for the loans to be repaid by the historical society within an agreed-upon period. Renovation requirements will also need to be a focus of fundraising efforts.

To view a few more photos of the Nissen House taken last Friday, including a few photos of the property on which the house will soon reside, please visit the November 2008 Nissen House photo gallery. (The new property is located behind town hall, just down from Lewisville Elementary School, at the corner of Lucy Lane and Arrow Leaf Drive.)

To reminisce about the Nissen House as it was no more than two months ago, I’ve provided a few earlier photos of it in the October 2008 Nissen House photo gallery.

Depending on the weather, the move is expected to take place within the next week. Stay tuned here for more coverage when the Nissen House journeys to its new location.

Update on 3/18/09: The Nissen House was relocated less than two months after this post. If you’re looking for more Nissen House information, please check out all of the Nissen House articles featured on this website.