Jane and Georgie building set to move
It appears the building that houses Jane and Georgie’s in Rehoboth Beach will move to West Rehoboth.
Jane and Georgie co-owner George Chambers said Delmarva Power is expected to come in Feb. 1 to move its lines in anticipation of the move. He said mover John Davidson is still working on his plan for moving the structure; Chambers said the move could happen as soon as early next week, although no date has been set.
Once moved to West Rehoboth, the building will provide affordable housing for a family. The Coalition for West Rehoboth had hoped to save the building before it was scheduled to be demolished, but it was facing a time crunch because Jane and Georgie's owners are clearing the space for a new store they hope to open by spring.
Kevin McKinney, project director for the coalition, said the coalition has raised $10,000 to move the building and are now working out a schedule. The original target date was Feb. 19 or Feb. 20, but it could occur sooner.
Once the building is moved, McKinney said the coalition would need to raise another $25,000 to build a foundation so the house can be rented. He said the building would be stored on the lot while the coalition works on fundraising.
“It all worked out,” he said.
Ryan Mavity covers Milton and the court system. He is married to Rachel Swick Mavity and has two kids, Alex and Jane. Ryan started with the Cape Gazette all the way back in February 2007, previously covering the City of Rehoboth Beach. A native of Easton, Md. and graduate of Towson University, Ryan enjoys watching the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Capitals and Baltimore Orioles in his spare time.
