BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – The Jefferson County Courthouse may be approaching 150 years old, but some work has been done to make sure that it looks as fresh as it did in 1869.
(Photos by Judy Buzard Schwab.)
This year, the entire structure was pressure washed. Then, old paint was scraped away to make way for new paint. The whites and reds have been repainted. The structure from the top of the bell tower to the foundation will soon sparkle like it was brand new.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” Jefferson County Commissioner Herb Bullers said. “We did this project now because we were concerned that ignoring it would damage the building.”
M & A Coating of Washington, Pa., did the work on the courthouse.
Bullers said the structure, for as old as it is, is in very good shape. They did find some concerning areas with the gutters and the roof, so the project includes taking care of those problems.
“The last time we worked on the building was about 10 years ago,” Bullers said. “We’re keeping it up, which is why it’s in good shape.”
The building as dedicated in September of 1869, replacing a single-story building brick structure that had occupied the space in the 1830s. The west wing was added in 1927, made to look like it was part of the original “Italianate” structure. An event is planned for its 150th anniversary this September.
This is the latest article in a multi-part series celebrating the Jefferson County Courthouse’s 150th anniversary. Check back later for additional articles.
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