Commissioner Newell Pleased with Progress of Old Courthouse

Commissioner Newell conducted a tour of the old courthouse in West Palm Beach on April 11, 2006 with Robin Lunsford, project manager for Hedrick Brothers Construction. While strolling through the site, the Commissioner was pleased to see so many of the architectural features that have been salvaged.

Some of the original materials that will be used include exterior granite and limestone elements, windows, doors, marble wainscot and chair railings, marble cornerstone blocks and maple flooring. The project should be completed by November 2007.

For more detailed information on the progress of the old courthouse restoration project, click here.

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Commissioner Newell closely examines one of the Corinthian capitals that will adorn the top of the twelve columns around the reconstructed courthouse. (Please note the capital is positioned upside down for storage purposes.)	On the second floor of the courthouse, Commissioner Newell points out progress on ceiling repairs to Robin Lunsford, project manager for Hedrick Brothers Construction (center) and Assistant County Administrator Brad Merriman.
With the new courthouse in the background, Commissioner Newell discusses construction plans for the cornice work around the roof of the old courthouse, as Robin Lunsford (left) and Brad Merriman look on