Commissioners Join Together for Tour of 1916 County Court House

- Renovations Complete -

Palm Beach County Commissioners gathered at the newly renovated historic courthouse for a group tour on Nov. 27. The building has been restored to its original grandeur.

Without the support of the County Commissioners, the historic courthouse would not exist. The 1916 County Court House was destined to be destroyed when the new courthouse across the street opened in 1995. Due to an increase in enthusiasm for preserving the County’s history, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners voted to restore the courthouse in April 2002, and they allocated funding.

In February 2003, the Board voted to grant space in the Court House to the Historical Society. Removal of the wraparound façade and demolition of the annex and its connecting structure began in January 2004. The County Commissioners authorized the restoration contract in September 2005, and the Notice to Proceed was issued in January 2006.

Pictured above (l to r): County Administrator Robert Weisman; Commissioner Jeff Koons; Rick Gonzalez, REG Architects; Commissioner Addie L. Greene; Project Manager Robin Lunsford, Hedrick Brothers Construction; Commissioner Burt Aaronson; Commissioner Jess R. Santamaria; Dale Hedrick, Hedrick Brothers Construction.