Courthouse

Top: During the renovation process, one new courtroom was added, and the original courtroom was restored to a more historically accurate version. Bottom: Mississippi County Judge Nelson said his favorite aspect of the project was the restoration of the original courtroom, calling the space “ornate” and the hub of the courthouse. He said he also liked that the county had the opportunity to display pieces of the county’s history throughout the courthouse.

Continued From Page 29 subservient to the original, taller and more substantial courthouse. The use of glass at the new public entrance provides a level of transparency important in government buildings,” according to the project description by Revival Architecture.

During the restoration, Ruby said he also had the opportunity to display older records and other pieces of the county’s history at the building.

Nelson said he liked that the county had the opportunity to display some of those historic records. A crew currently is working on a display to honor the county’s veterans, especially a World War II hero and Medal of Honor recipient who is entombed on the courthouse campus.

Nelson said his favorite aspect of the project was the restoration of the original courtroom. He called this space “ornate” and the hub of the courthouse.

As part of the project, the staff at Revival Architecture and Renaissance Roofing also made some improvements to the county’s second courthouse in Osceola, including replacing the copper dome at the top of the courthouse.

“After careful study and evaluation, and years of maintenance and repeated ‘repair’ projects, it was determined the copper cladding of the dome required full replacement,” according to the architectural firm’s description of the project.

For their work on both courthouses, the staff at Revival Architecture has received various awards including being recognized by the Copper Development Association.

While he understands funding is limited, Ruby said he hopes that other county officials follow Mississippi County’s lead and ensure county courthouses receive needed tender loving care.