There is a popular saying, go big or go home.  In the case of this family story going big is the home! According to the 1920 United States Censes, the Carraher’s were living at 105 Wicher Court in the Bronx NY. As descendent Richard Carraher tells the story, the house was not moved once, but three times.  The structure was disassembled at the time of purchase and re-assembled on Wicher Court and then disassembled and moved to Throgs Neck, Queens, NY.  In preparation for the construction of the Throgs Neck Bridge landing, in the 1950’s the house was moved several blocks intact on a flatbed truck. But you don’t have to believe me, listen to Richard Carraher tell the story. 

In his narration, which you can watch below, Richard will mention Robert Moses, who was a famous, or infamous depending on how his plans affected your life, urban planner.  I have placed a link below to so that one may learn more about him, in addition I have placed links to learn more about the construction of the Throgs Neck Bridge as well as the Sears Homes. The house that was moved was a Sears designed house. These houses were built with plans and materials sold by the company through the famous Sears catalog. 

This is a photo of the Carraher home as it stands today, located on East Tremont Street.  It is located right around the corner from the Frances de Chantal church.  This was the last home of Susan McCauley Carraher.  A long way from her birthplace in Fermanagh County, Northern Ireland.

I want to thank Richard Carraher for his sharing his time and his family’s story.  I hope it will bring a smile to your face.

Link to information Sears Homes:    Sears Homes 1915-1920

Links to Robert Moses:  Robert Moses | NYC Urban Planner & Public Official | Britannica

Robert Moses – Wikipedia

Links to the Throgs Neck Bridge: Throgs Neck Bridge – Wikipedia

Below is vintage photo of the Throgs Neck Bridge and an updated image.

Photos of Frances de Chantal church and School