Crews installed new beams in Pinal County's 1891 Courthouse roof on Oct 3rd. It’s the 2nd part of this renovation project. The 1st major part of what is expected to be many phases of renovations began in late 2004 when the Courthouse’s clock tower was shored up & new shingles were installed. The cost of that project was just under $270,000. The majority of the funding came in the way of grants from various organizations.
Most of the 2nd story of the roof will be stabilized, repaired or replaced in order to stop the water from leaking in & damaging the trusses & beams that hold the upper floors in place.
The contractor for the project, HH Construction, is concerned about getting the 40 foot long, 1,000 pound beams in place.
This part of the renovation will cost $650,000. Some of the money came in the form of grants from the Az. State Parks Historic Preservation Heritage Fund, the Az. Office of Tourism & the Office of Housing and Urban Development. The Town of Florence & Pinal Co. added the rest to finish the project.
The dormer & chimneys being repaired are what's hopefully in the next phase of the renovation. From that the interior of the building will follow.
The contractor for the project, HH Construction, is concerned about getting the 40 foot long, 1,000 pound beams in place.
This part of the renovation will cost $650,000. Some of the money came in the form of grants from the Az. State Parks Historic Preservation Heritage Fund, the Az. Office of Tourism & the Office of Housing and Urban Development. The Town of Florence & Pinal Co. added the rest to finish the project.
The dormer & chimneys being repaired are what's hopefully in the next phase of the renovation. From that the interior of the building will follow.