A Graceful Return

The Donley County Courthouse was designed by Colorado architectural firm Bulger and Rapp.  The courthouse was radically altered in 1937 when a severe storm destroyed the upper portions of the tower and dormers.

This project was awarded the Treasures of Texas Award from Preservation Texas in 2004.

Key Restoration Issues

1. ★Tower, roof, and chimney reconstruction from historic photographs
   

2. ★Bat infestation
   

3. ★Structural reinforcement
   

4. ★Masonry restoration
   

5. ★Window, door, and hardware restoration
   

6. ★Historic vault door finish conservation
   

7. ★Interior finish restoration
   

8. ★Reconstruction of historic tile hearths
   

9. ★Accessibility
   

10. ★Life safety
    

11. ★Historic lighting restoration
    

12. ★Building systems replacement
    

Scope of Services

1. ★Master Plan, 1999
   

2. ★Measured Drawings (partial), 1999
   

3. ★Grant Writing, 2000
   

4. ★Full Restoration, 2003
   

Location

300 South Sulley

Clarendon, Texas 

Historical Designations

1. ★National Register of Historic Places
   

2. ★Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
   

3. ★State Archeological Landmark
   

Links

Clarendon Enterprise