New County Courthouse

[westsider28]

Framework for the columns that will surround the portico/atrium has been installed.  There's a tent in front of the current courthouse with a ceremonial "final beam" that dignitaries will likely sign to "top out" the building.

[NotNotSanti]

31 minutes ago, westsider28 said:

Framework for the columns that will surround the portico/atrium has been installed.  There's a tent in front of the current courthouse with a ceremonial "final beam" that dignitaries will likely sign to "top out" the building.

I found out that the holding area that is across the street for those waiting trial will no longer be needed as the actual courthouse will serve that purpose also. That should free up that W. St John St and N Daniel Morgan Avenue corner for some new development. 

[westsider28]

5 hours ago, NotNotSanti said:

I found out that the holding area that is across the street for those waiting trial will no longer be needed as the actual courthouse will serve that purpose also. That should free up that W. St John St and N Daniel Morgan Avenue corner for some new development. 

I believe it's actually an upcoming expansion to the detention center on California Avenue that is rendering that facility unnecessary.  But either way, it will be unused in a few years.  Not that it's a great site, being across from the butt-end of the courthouse and next to a rail line.  I wish we could consolidate a bunch of lawyers offices into a large building there.

[westsider28]

"Topping-out" ceremony scheduled for Thursday (though it looks like it may get rained out).

[westsider28]

Here's a screencap from the County's January "Penny Projects" video:

And some photos I took last week (portico columns going up):

[Spartan]

Is the roof actually red or is that some kind of lining?

[gman430]

1 hour ago, Spartan said:

Is the roof actually red or is that some kind of lining?

Lining. Grey/silver steel paneling is gonna cover it. 

Edited February 12 by gman430

[westsider28]

I actually didn't mind the red, but yeah the final roofing material is going up now:

Edited February 12 by westsider28

[Spartan]

Historically speaking its built in a style that often had terracotta tiles on the roof, which could have been cool too. But thanks for the clarification.

[vicupstate]

The red roof definitely made it stand out more. Given its size and importance, that isn't a bad thing. oh well.  

[westsider28]

Façade installation getting pretty close to completion:

[westsider28]

From this past weekend: