The 220-tonne building was constructed in 1826 as a one-storey house and was converted into the Victorian Elmwood Hotel about 120 years ago

It was scheduled for demolition in 2018 but a real estate company named Galaxy Properties purchased the property.

The Elmwood, a massive 220-tonne structure, was to be moved to a new location and connected to a planned apartment building.

The team from S Rushton Construction – House Moving Experts – was assigned the tough task.

Instead of using traditional rollers, the team employed unique solution bars made of ivory soap.

With the help of the soft soap bars, two excavators and a heavy-duty wrecker, the structure glided smoothly.

Taking to Facebook, they showcased their creativity and weeks of preparation by posting a time-lapse video of the carefully choreographed process.

The owner of the construction company, Sheldon Rushton, also confirmed that the Elmwood was gracefully pulled 30 feet.

He attributed the ease to the softness of ivory soap.

The historic building made its “first journey” in almost 200 years. But this is not its last one.

Plans include another relocation once the new foundation is finished.

Looking ahead, the hotel is set to continue its journey, navigating towards Barrington Street in the upcoming phases of the relocation process.