Jackson Historical Society President Leslie Schomaker (center) cheers as the old Jackson Town Hall reaches its new home, with fellow board member Wendy McVey at left, on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jackson Historical Society board members (from left) Jackie Connors, Dawson Winch, Stephen Weeder, Martha Miller, Leslie Schomaker, Huntley Allan, Anne Pillion, Anne Frost and Wendy McVey stand together near the side of the old Jackson Town Hall, resting on cribbing over the new foundation, on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Building mover Gary Sylvester (center) and his crew make adjustments and keep a watchful eye as the old Jackson Town Hall rolls toward the wooden cribbing over the final foundation on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
With much precision and care, Gary Sylvester's Building Movers and Excavators transported the old Jackson Town Hall to its new home further from the road and riverbank on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
With much precision and care, Gary Sylvester's Building Movers and Excavators transported the old Jackson Town Hall to its new home further from the road and riverbank on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
With much precision and care, Gary Sylvester's Building Movers and Excavators transported the old Jackson Town Hall to its new home further from the road and riverbank on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Building mover Gary Sylvester (left) and his crew make adjustments and keep a watchful eye as the old Jackson Town Hall rolls toward the wooden cribbing over the final foundation on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Building mover Gary Sylvester (left) and his crew make adjustments and keep a watchful eye as the old Jackson Town Hall rolls toward the wooden cribbing over the final foundation on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
With much precision and care, Gary Sylvester's Building Movers and Excavators transported the old Jackson Town Hall to its new home further from the road and riverbank on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jackson Historical Society board members (from left) Jackie Connors, Dawson Winch, Stephen Weeder, Martha Miller, Leslie Schomaker, Huntley Allan, Anne Pillion, Anne Frost and Wendy McVey stand together near the side of the old Jackson Town Hall, resting on cribbing over the new foundation, on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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A crowd gathers as the old Jackson Town Hall begins its roll around 9 a.m. on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Under the precise guidance of the Gary Sylvester's Building Movers and Excavators crew, the old Jackson Town Hall rolls the final inches toward its new home on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jackson Historical Society President Leslie Schomaker (center) cheers as the old Jackson Town Hall reaches its new home, with fellow board member Wendy McVey at left, on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jackson Historical Society President Leslie Schomaker watches over the cheering and applauding crowd as the old Jackson Town Hall reaches its new home on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jackson Historical Society board members (from left) Jackie Connors, Dawson Winch, Stephen Weeder, Martha Miller, Leslie Schomaker, Huntley Allan, Anne Pillion, Anne Frost and Wendy McVey stand together near the side of the old Jackson Town Hall, resting on cribbing over the new foundation, on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The old Jackson Town Hall rests on cribbing over its new foundation, seen from across the street, on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Much of the crowd took cover under the patches of shade on moving day for the Jackson Historical Society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Jackson Historical Society offered free food and drinks and sold t-shirts under a canopy on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A large crowd gathers to watch the old Jackson Town Hall roll slow-and-steady to its new home on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jackson Historical Society Board VP Stephen Weeder (right) talks with Gary Sylvester of Gary Sylvester's Building Movers and Excavators on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Specialized heavy machinery from Gary Sylvester's Building Movers and Excavators pulls the building forward with a chain on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A truck from Gary Sylvester's Building Movers and Excavators functions as the brakes for the old Jackson Town Hall on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jackson Historical Society Board President Leslie Schomaker and Vice President Stephen Weeder watch the old town hall's progress on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Building mover Gary Sylvester keeps a watchful eye as the old Jackson Town Hall rolls toward the wooden cribbing over the final foundation on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Building mover Gary Sylvester (center) and his crew make adjustments and keep a watchful eye as the old Jackson Town Hall rolls toward the wooden cribbing over the final foundation on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
With much precision and care, Gary Sylvester's Building Movers and Excavators transported the old Jackson Town Hall to its new home further from the road and riverbank on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A large crowd gathers to watch the old Jackson Town Hall roll slow-and-steady to its new home on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A large crowd gathers to watch the old Jackson Town Hall roll slow-and-steady to its new home on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
With much precision and care, Gary Sylvester's Building Movers and Excavators transported the old Jackson Town Hall to its new home further from the road and riverbank on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
With much precision and care, Gary Sylvester's Building Movers and Excavators transported the old Jackson Town Hall to its new home further from the road and riverbank on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Wooden cribbing is set for the old Jackson Town Hall to roll onto on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Building mover Gary Sylvester (left) and his crew make adjustments and keep a watchful eye as the old Jackson Town Hall rolls toward the wooden cribbing over the final foundation on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Building mover Gary Sylvester (left) and his crew make adjustments and keep a watchful eye as the old Jackson Town Hall rolls toward the wooden cribbing over the final foundation on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
With much precision and care, Gary Sylvester's Building Movers and Excavators transported the old Jackson Town Hall to its new home further from the road and riverbank on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The old Jackson Town Hall rests on cribbing over its new foundation on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jackson Historical Society board members (from left) Jackie Connors, Dawson Winch, Stephen Weeder, Martha Miller, Leslie Schomaker, Huntley Allan, Anne Pillion, Anne Frost and Wendy McVey stand together near the side of the old Jackson Town Hall, resting on cribbing over the new foundation, on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The old Jackson Town Hall rests on cribbing over its new foundation on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Crew foreman Kevin Winget ties a string to the old Jackson Town Hall to make sure it's lined up properly with the foundation on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The DellaValla Trio (from left siblings John, Molly and Joseph) play bluegrass tunes under a canopy on moving day for the Jackson Historical Society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Building mover Gary Sylvester and his wife Kim smile with their granddaughter Francesca, 3, on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jackson Historical Society Board Vice President and contractor Stephen Weeder (front right) looks on as the old Jackson Town Hall nears its final home on moving day for the historical society's building on July 29. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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