ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. - Traffic on Anna Maria Island was a bit backed up Wednesday morning, not because of tourists, but because of a house.

It was a large undertaking to move the century-old beach cottage nearly a mile down the road. The home was spared from demolition and given new purpose.

Local perspective:

Making its way from 106 Willow Avenue in Anna Maria Island, the 1920 historic cottage caught the attention of everyone.

"It’s just inching it’s way through, and it’s just mesmerizing to see it come down a main street," said Pam Matthews from Venice.

Crews worked to make way for the cottage. They temporarily removed signs and even cut back tree branches. The near mile journey lasted about an hour and a half.

"We are watching it come around the corner, and it's just barely

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