Historic Restoration
East Village Church
A 1906 San Diego landmark moved 100 feet and fully restored — preserving a century of history for future generations.
Moving History Forward
The East Village Church, built in 1906, stood as one of San Diego's oldest surviving religious structures. When redevelopment threatened its original site, ZMK Construction led a remarkable effort to physically relocate the entire building 100 feet — preserving its historic fabric while preparing it for a new chapter.
The project required meticulous structural engineering, careful shoring, and a precise relocation sequence to move the century-old wood-frame building without compromising its original materials or character-defining features.
Following the move, ZMK performed a comprehensive restoration: repairing original siding, windows, and trim; reinforcing the structural system; and restoring the building's historic exterior appearance to match archival documentation.
Project Details
- Location
- East Village, San Diego, CA
- Built
- 1906
- Role
- General Contractor
- Scope
- Structural Relocation & Full Restoration
- Type
- Historic Religious Building
- Designation
- San Diego Historic Landmark
Before & After
Before
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After
AfterWatch the Restoration
See the full story of how ZMK Construction moved and restored this 1906 San Diego landmark.
Scope of Work
Structural Relocation
Engineered shoring and precision movement of the entire 1906 wood-frame structure 100 feet from its original foundation.
Foundation & Structural Repair
New foundation system designed to modern seismic standards while preserving the building's historic character above grade.
Exterior Restoration
Repair and replacement-in-kind of original wood siding, trim, windows, and decorative elements using period-appropriate materials.
Historic Preservation Compliance
All work performed in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
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