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The '''St Clair County Courthouse''', erected in [[1844]] in [[Ashville]] is the seat of government for the northern part of [[St Clair County]]. [[Pell City courthouse|Another courthouse]], built in [[1902]] in [[Pell City]] serves the southern half. Though the main structure was built in the 1840s, there have been numerous additions and modifications since then to the two-story white- | The '''St Clair County Courthouse''', erected by [[Littleton Yarbrough]] in [[1844]] in [[Ashville]] is the seat of government for the northern part of [[St Clair County]]. It replaced a log building that had been erected 20 years earlier and is now the oldest courthouse in Alabama that is still in use. [[Pell City courthouse|Another courthouse]], built in [[1902]] in [[Pell City]] serves the southern half. Though the main structure was built in the 1840s, there have been numerous additions and modifications since then to the two-story white-painted brick building. Records indicate that major changes were constructed in [[1886]], [[1911]], ]]1934]] and [[1964]]. A [[1982]] addition added office space in the corners of the building, which currently totals 22,000 square feet. | ||
The building contains one large courtroom for jury trials and a smaller one for district court hearings. In addition to offices for the [[St Clair County District Attorney]] and circuit clerk, the building currently houses the [[Ashville Archives and Museum]] and the [[St Clair County Tourism Office]]. | The building contains one large courtroom for jury trials and a smaller one for district court hearings. In addition to offices for the [[St Clair County District Attorney]] and circuit clerk, the building currently houses the [[Ashville Archives and Museum]] and the [[St Clair County Tourism Office]]. | ||
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* Cason, Mike (November 27, 2006) "Decision to renovate courthouse slated for '07." ''Birmingham News''. | * Cason, Mike (November 27, 2006) "Decision to renovate courthouse slated for '07." ''Birmingham News''. | ||
* Cason, Mike (December 21, 2006) "Preservation plan builds interest." ''Birmingham News''. | * Cason, Mike (December 21, 2006) "Preservation plan builds interest." ''Birmingham News''. | ||
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* [http://www.thecountrybulletin.com/courthouse.htm Courthouse page] at ''[[The Country Bulletin]]''. | |||
[[Category:1844 buildings]] | [[Category:1844 buildings]] | ||
Revision as of 00:34, 26 December 2006
The St Clair County Courthouse, erected by Littleton Yarbrough in 1844 in Ashville is the seat of government for the northern part of St Clair County. It replaced a log building that had been erected 20 years earlier and is now the oldest courthouse in Alabama that is still in use. Another courthouse, built in 1902 in Pell City serves the southern half. Though the main structure was built in the 1840s, there have been numerous additions and modifications since then to the two-story white-painted brick building. Records indicate that major changes were constructed in 1886, 1911, ]]1934]] and 1964. A 1982 addition added office space in the corners of the building, which currently totals 22,000 square feet.
The building contains one large courtroom for jury trials and a smaller one for district court hearings. In addition to offices for the St Clair County District Attorney and circuit clerk, the building currently houses the Ashville Archives and Museum and the St Clair County Tourism Office.
In 2007 County officials will consider a proposal from 2WR/HolmesWilkins Architects of Montgomery to completely renovate the interior, providing space for a second trial courtroom, additional offices and bathrooms, and completely updated utilities. An alternate proposal to update the existing spaces was not significantly less expensive, and the cost of a new courthouse building was projected to be significantly higher.
As part of the proposed renovation the Archives and Museum and tourism office would move to a separate building.
References
- Cason, Mike (November 27, 2006) "Decision to renovate courthouse slated for '07." Birmingham News.
- Cason, Mike (December 21, 2006) "Preservation plan builds interest." Birmingham News.