VANCOUVER, Wash. – Crown Moving Company, Vancouver, Wash., an agent for United Van Lines, may be based in the Northwest, but the agency never thought a moose would be among their cargo! When the Benton County Historical Museum called Crown for their relocation, a large, taxidermied moose was one of many historical items included in the move.

“Moving the Horner Collection from the basement of the Gill Coliseum on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Ore., was a task that required specialized knowledge and care of artifacts, and the Crown team accomplished that task with skill and a very professional demeanor,” said Irene Zenev, executive director of the Benton County Historical Museum.

In all, the move took eight days and more than 600 man-hours. Part of the “specialized care” that Zenev spoke of was the successful removal and reattachment of the moose’s antlers to allow the animal to fit through the door.

“I was impressed by the team’s cooperation among themselves and with the museum staff,” Zenev said. “They were positive and upbeat. Crown kept us informed of the progress of the move, adapted readily to any changes that needed to take place, and accomplished the move in a timely manner.”

About Crown Moving Co., Inc.

Crown Moving Co., Inc. offers a full line of moving and storage services including local moving, long distance moving, international relocations, office and industrial relocations, exhibit and tradeshow transportation and storage.

About United Van Lines

United Van Lines, with headquarters in suburban St. Louis, maintains a network of 1,000 affiliated agencies throughout the world. As the nation’s largest mover, United holds more than 30 percent of the market, which is nearly double the market share of the second largest carrier. More information about United and its services can be obtained through the company’s Web site at www.unitedvanlines.com.