Work In Progress

Courthouse architect Eugene Heiner designed the original Italianate courthouse in 1891.  The building was constructed of brick made from the nearby riverbed, and crowned with a tall central clock tower. In 1909 a hurricane ripped through the county, removing the tower and much of the original roof form.  Architect Frank Glover reconstructed the roof in the Classical Revival style of the period.  His design included a beautiful central stained glass dome in the District Courtroom.

Click here for an excerpt from the 2007 Master Plan

Key Restoration Issues

1. ★Roof and cornice restoration
   

2. ★Copper dome restoration
   

3. ★Structural reinforcement of plaster ceiling
   

4. ★Electrical system upgrades
   

5. ★Window restoration
   

6. ★Masonry restoration
   

Scope of Services

1. ★Emergency repairs and reconstruction of District Courtroom ceiling, 2006
   

2. ★Master Plan and grant writing, 2007
   

3. ★Roof restoration, 2009
   

4. ★Construction Documents for full restoration, 2009
   

5. ★Exterior Restoration, 2010-2011
   

Location

400 Spring Street

Columbus, Texas

Historical Designations

1. ★National Register of Historic Places
   

2. ★Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
   

3. ★State Archeological Landmark
   

Links

Colorado County

View of original Heiner courthouse by TexasEscapes

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