The Salvaged Four-Bedroom House Will Be Transported, Rebuilt, and Restored
The four-bedroom, 2,300-square-foot residence, originally built in 1926 on North Orlando Avenue, is the latest structure to be rescued through the Historic House Relocation Project, a program created to help fire-affected families rebuild more quickly while preserving historic architecture, as reported by NBC 4 Los Angeles.
The Martinez family, who lost their Altadena home of eight years in the wildfire, learned earlier this year that the West Hollywood property would be salvaged rather than torn down. The program identifies houses slated for demolition, dismantles them section by section, and transports them to neighborhoods where rebuilding is underway.
Martinez said he, his wife Lauren, and their three children, including a newborn who arrived just a month after the fire, are eager to return to their community. The family plans to move into the restored structure once it is rebuilt on their lot on West Pine Street.
Work is already underway to cut the 1926 house into transportable sections. The structure is expected to be moved in the coming weeks, according to project organizers, who said developers intend to construct several new units on the West Hollywood site.
The move will take place overnight with a police escort, following all state and local traffic regulations, officials said. Once the house arrives in Altadena, it will be lowered onto a new foundation and reconnected to utilities. The full reconstruction process, including permits, inspections, and restoration, is expected to take nine to 12 months.
You can reach the Historic House Relocation Project (whether obtaining or donating a house) can reaching out to Omgivning at HouseRelocation@Omgivning.com or 213-596-5602.
