To make room for a new headquarters, engineers decided not to demolish the Indiana Bell Telephone Company’s existing office—but to physically move it instead. Using a system of hydraulic jacks, steam-powered equipment, and rotating turntables, the entire building was shifted 15 inches per hour. Phone lines, water, and electricity remained connected, and employees kept working uninterrupted as the structure slowly pivoted and slid into its new location.
The feat remains one of the most impressive structural relocations in engineering history. Careful coordination allowed staircases, plumbing, and wiring to flex and adjust without damage. It showed that with enough planning, even the heaviest obstacles could be moved—literally—without bringing operations to a halt. 🏢⚙
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