Mount Pulaski Courthouse starts to see progress
In collaboration with IHPA and CDB, Courthouse is moving forward with renovation plans

[November 04, 2015]   MOUNT PULASKI - The Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation in cooperation with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and the Capital Development Board are moving forward with a project on the Mount Pulaski Courthouse which has been in mediation for the past eighteen months.

The project will consist of replacing the seventy-five year old roof, repairing the damaged roof support structure within the attic of the building, and shoring up the entire support system at the same time. It will also include an updated ventilation system for the attic and work on the upper fascia of the building.

The Courthouse Foundation has agreed to fund the entire project which is scheduled to begin in early 2016 and take up to 120 days to complete. During certain times the Courthouse or portions of the Courthouse may have to be closed temporarily.

This project originally had initial approval for funding by the IHPA, but due to the State of Illinois budget crisis, funding by the state has been put on indefinite hold. If the State of Illinois passes a budget that includes Capital Development Board funding, then it is possible that some funds may become available to help the Foundation with this project.

The Foundation is thankful to all those in the community and from around the world who have supported them so generously these past four years. While much work has been done to maintain the Courthouse over the past few years, this project is one the Foundation has deemed critical in completing to make sure the Courthouse is standing strong for many years to come.

To stay up to date with the work of the foundation, visit the Courthouse website or facebook page.

Contact Information:

The Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation
P.O. Box 171
Mount Pulaski, Il 62548
217.792.3919
[e-mail]
http://www.mountpulaskihistoriccourthouse.org/

[The Mount Pulaski Courthouse Foundation]