After a decade of questions, the Reard-Freed house, a Sammamish pioneer home that dates back to the 1890s, will be moved to a new and permanent location this Sunday, June 3.

The move, funded by the Sammamish Heritage Society, will transport the registered landmark from its current location along 212th Avenue Southeast to the city’s new Southeast Eighth Street Park.

“This is a wonderful building,” said City Manager Ben Yazici, in a release. “I know there were times over the past 10 years when its fate was in doubt, but thanks to the determined fundraising and hard work of the Heritage Society, the Reard-Freed house will provide our new park with a terrific touch of Sammamish history.”

The Sunday morning move, which is being conducted by Everett-based Nickel Bros., will begin at 4 a.m. and wrap up by 7 a.m.

Southeast Eighth Street Park is part of a larger 51-acre land donation being made in three phases by Sammamish resident Mary Pigott.

The first parcel of 16 acres is already open to the public. The Reard-Freed House will be located on a second 20-acre parcel expected to open in the next three to five years. The final, 15-acre parcel will come into city hands in about 15 years.

“We’re still in the master planning process for the first and second parcel,” Yazici said. “But we expect the Reard-Freed House to be an important part of the second parcel. After it’s refurbished, it could serve as a meeting hall or fill some other community need. We’ll see what the planning process produces.”

The house was constructed on property purchased by Jacob D. Reard around 1890. In 1930, the home was purchased by Oscar Freed.

In addition to its historical significance, the Reard-Freed House is notable for its inclusion in a movie called “Act of Love.” That film, released in 1980,starred Ron Howard, Robert Foxworth and Mickey Rourke.

More information about the Reard/Freed house and the Sammamish Heritage Society website.