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Saturday, August 02, 2008

Ind. Courts - "Officials unveil Vigo County Courthouse renovation"

Crystal Garcia reports today in the Terre Haute Trib-Star:

Nearly four years and more than $13 million later, the 19th century Vigo County Courthouse’s 21st century renovation is complete.

Past and present county officeholders spread a ribbon in front of the entrance Friday as commissioner David Decker cut it with the ceremonial large pair of scissors before the community was allowed inside to tour the courthouse.

County historian Mike McCormick was the master of ceremonies for a brief program before the ribbon-cutting. He was also on hand to explain the history of the structure.

Judge Phillip Adler of Vigo County Superior Court Division 2 has worked in the building for 25 years, during which the courthouse had two temperatures: too hot and too cold, he said at the ceremony. * * *

Originally dedicated June 7, 1888, the courthouse now has all new plumbing, electrical and heating and cooling equipment as well as new duct work, telecommunications and data wiring. The restroom count has doubled to 25, giving each court a staff restroom and jury restroom in addition to seven main restrooms.

The initial structure cost $443,000 to build, the renovations: $13.65 million. Some other improvements include two fire stairs, an extra elevator, 100 historic doors and almost 100 historic light fixtures.

With all the energy-saving changes, the county will save more than $3.81 million in a 10-year period.

This ILB entry from June 22nd links to another, still available, Trib-Star story that has a number of photos of the renovations.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on August 2, 2008 11:16 AM
Posted to Indiana Courts