Commissioner Kanjian Tours Renovated 1916 County Court House

While in the recreated courtroom, Commissioner Kanjian takes a moment to admire the details of the woodwork.

On December 11, 2007 Commissioner Kanjian joined a tour of the newly renovated 1916 County Court House located at 300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. The tour was led by Project Manager Robin Lunsford of Hedrick Brothers Construction.

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.